COP30 talks stall as fossil fuel phaseout remains contentious

At COP30 in Belem, disputes over phasing out fossil fuels threaten to extend the UN climate summit beyond Friday. The latest draft deal by Brazil omitted any mention of fossil fuels, drawing criticism from France, Germany, and Colombia, while China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and India rejected it outright. UN Secretary-General António Guterres remains optimistic that a compromise can be reached.