Paris, Nov 1, 2024 (AFP) - 'Waiting in vain': year on from pledge, world clings to fossil fuels

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2024-11-01

One year after world leaders issued the landmark call for a global move away from fossil fuels, nations are failing to turn that promise into action, say climate diplomats, campaigners and policy experts. Countries are being urged not to lose sight of that historic agreement ahead of November's COP29 climate negotiations, where fossil fuels are not top priority. Despite last year's climate deal calling for the first time on countries to "transiti......

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