Negotiations at the UN climate summit in Brazil have been extended after roughly 200 countries failed to agree on several contentious issues. The key dispute concerns backing a plan to phase out coal, oil and gas — a proposal backed by over 80 nations, including Germany, but opposed by many oil-producing states. Talks were also disrupted when the venue was evacuated for about half a day due to a fire; delegates will continue negotiating until a consensus is reached.
UN Climate Summit in Brazil Extended After Deadlock Over Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
01:20 PM, 11/22/2025Environment
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