Background: Fossil fuel phase-out remain • Table.Briefings

The phase-out of fossil fuels is being debated at COP28. Pictured: Oil production in Texas.

The fossil fuel phase-out is one of the most controversial issues at COP28, with many countries backing CCS. What are the main sticking points and the hurdles to phasing out fossil fuels?

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One of the biggest issues at COP28 is the debate on phasing out fossil fuels. At previous COPs, countries avoided this controversial topic. Only at COP26 and COP27 were fossil fuels debated more seriously.

Background: Fossil fuel phase-out remains a sticking point

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