given his ties to the fossil fuel sector and for the industry’s influence at the upcoming talks to be sharply limited.at Bonn, Germany last month, with claims that the talks will be “inclusive” and deliver a “game-changing outcome” for international efforts to tackle climate change.earlier this year showed that many major producers of oil and gas, including the UAE and the United States, are currently increasing production.
“The sector is acting like there’s a gold rush, not a climate crisis,” the authors had warned in March. Continued fossil fuel production goes against a global pledge to try to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared with pre-industrial times, the report said. Scientists say that in order to achieve that goal, emissions need to be halved by 2030 and reach net zero by mid-century, meaning all emissions are either slashed or canceled out somehow.Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receives support from several private foundations. See more about AP’s climate initiativeCopyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.