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FT News Briefing

COP28: Climate summit tries to kick fossil fuel habit

Nov 27, 2023
10:37
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COP28 climate summit faces challenges in phasing out fossil fuels. Turkey's exports of military goods to Russia surge. Major flaws in UK's organ transplant system. Lack of appeals process in automated systems highlighted. Positive development in healthcare discussed.
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  • Transitioning away from fossil fuels at COP28 faces challenges from oil-producing nations opposing the phase-out due to economic interests.
  • The UK's algorithm for organ transplant placements needs modifications to address issues of penalizing younger patients and accommodate exceptional cases.

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Challenges in Phasing Out Fossil Fuels at COP 28

The annual UN Climate Summit, COP 28, is addressing the challenge of phasing out fossil fuels. While progress has been made, the main challenges lie in transitioning gradually over decades and shifting economic systems reliant on fossil fuels. Compounding these challenges are oil-producing nations that oppose the phase-out due to the economic wealth fossil fuels generate. The debate at COP 28 includes discussions on allowing oil-producing countries to continue production with emissions capture as a compromise.

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