Firestorm at COP30 as Fossil Fuel Demands Rip Through Climate Talks

Representatives and observers from inside a guarded negotiating room say the talks have become very difficult. One negotiator inside the room told the BBC that there "is a lot of fighting". - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A contentious dispute over fossil fuels has erupted at the COP30 UN climate talks in Belém, Brazil, extending the summit beyond its scheduled end. The disagreement centers on the strength of commitment to reduce fossil fuel use, a primary driver of climate change.

The talks are meant to secure a deal requiring agreement from all 194 parties, with some observers reporting "a lot of fighting."
A draft agreement that initially included options for fossil fuel timeframes now reportedly has no mention of fossil fuels, with countries like Russia, India, and Saudi Arabia cited as blocking stronger language.
Developing nations, including Pakistan, are seeking financial commitments from wealthier countries to adapt to climate change effects before fully supporting fossil fuel reduction deals.

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