Places that rely heavily on fossil fuel exports shouldn’t even be consulted on this. We know their stance. Just let them know what the rest of the world that wants to continue living in a hundred years decides and they can adapt.
Unfortunately the talks rules require “consensus” which has almost always been interpreted as "unanimity " in order to do anything. Having a petrostate running it doesn’t help either
I am totally shocked by this
Truly no one could’ve predicted this.
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A lot of places, including the US and much of Europe, are subsidizing heat pump installation already.
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The Saudi’s should try that line. “What’s wrong with greenhouses? Every greenhouse I’ve ever been in is lovely.”
Perhaps but the answer to is have a clear goal to get off of reliance of fossil fuels. This doesn’t mean that it would be banned next week. Via subsidizing products, development and creating a near guaranteed market, there would be a lot of motivation to create alternatives that work.
What is at issue is that there is a lack of a date in many of these proposed phase-outs. A deadline and milestones are supremely important.
UN resolutions have no teeth anyway.
