Getting rid of fossil fuels at a climate summit is harder than you'd think

The most significant step came in last year's Glasgow Cop26 when countries reached a pained consensus supporting a 'phase down' of coal powerYou could be forgiven for thinking getting rid of fossil fuels might be the easy point of agreement at a global summit to address the climate crisis. But that would be highly optimistic of you.Instead, the issue has become a major point of contention as the Cop27 conference in Egypt staggers into its final stage. Continue reading...