Rapid phase out of fossil fuels needed – UK climate advisor warns
The UK must “rapidly replace fossil fuels with low carbon alternatives”, the government’s climate advisor warned today.
DrillOrDrop’s digest of headlines from the international climate conference in Dubai, 30 November-12 December 2023.
Hundreds of people are expected to join marches across the UK this weekend as part of a global call for a rapid phase out of fossil fuels.
Government advisors have accused ministers of lacking leadership on climate change and sending conflicting messages on fossil fuels.
A group of MPs has launched an inquiry into how the UK can phase out fossil fuel use more quickly.
COP26 president, Alok Sharma, told a review session this morning there was “still a lot more work to be done”. He said ministers had to “dial up” their engagement if the talks were to finish on time at the end of tomorrow (12/11/21).