Reflections on COP28
One of the key debates at this year’s COP28 was the future of fossil fuels, with climate leaders calling for a global commitment to phase out this polluting energy source. Our Context correspondents were on the ground and, in this piece, Megan Rowling, Deputy Climate Editor shares her insights on the forum.
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