An oil exec, a climate crisis, and reparations: what’s going down at the United Nations summit in Dubai
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At least 118 countries promised to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade.
That includes the US, EU, Brazil, and others that made the pledge during United Nations climate talks taking place in Dubai. Renewables like solar and wind energy are already more affordable than fossil fuels. The bigger question at the international climate talks, though, is whether countries can commit to phasing out coal, oil, and gas to reach goals set in the Paris climate accord.
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