Paris, April 2, 2025 (AFP) - Ban new fossil fuel projects at UN oceans summit, NGOs urge nations

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2025-04-02

Dozens of conservation groups on Wednesday called on nations to commit to banning new offshore fossil fuel exploration and phasing out existing drilling at an upcoming UN oceans summit. Such a commitment should be included in any final declaration reached at the UN Oceans Conference (UNOC) in France in June, more than 100 environmental groups wrote in an open letter to governments. Fossil fuels are the main contributor to climate change, which is......

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