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The COP 28 climate conference achieved success despite skepticism due to its host being an oil executive. Controversy surrounded the United Arab Emirates hosting the conference, with leaked documents revealing discussions of business deals. The specifics and enforcement possibilities of an oil deal are explored. The chapter also features ads for Simply Safe and Hydro. The COP 28 climate agreement's details and implications, including a hard deadline for net zero emissions, are discussed. Challenges and momentum in transitioning towards renewable energy are explored, with a sense of hopefulness prevailing.
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- The presence of an oil executive as the summit president played a unique role in brokering the agreement at COP28, emphasizing the importance of a just and equitable transition.
- The challenge of reaching unanimous consent from diverse countries with varying interests and levels of fossil fuel production and consumption was addressed through the presence of an oil executive leading the conversation, considering varying national circumstances and paces.
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Historic consensus on transition away from fossil fuels
For the first time in 30 years of climate negotiations, every country in the world has agreed to transition away from fossil fuels. This groundbreaking outcome was achieved at COP 28 in Dubai, where the final agreement explicitly used the words 'fossil fuels.' Despite the controversial setting of an oil-rich nation hosting the summit, the presence of an oil executive as the summit president played a unique role in brokering the agreement. The agreement also emphasized the importance of a just and equitable transition. While some details in the agreement may disappoint, it is regarded as a significant step forward towards addressing climate change.
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