Cop30 draft text omits mention of fossil fuel phase-out roadmap

Exclusive: Summit leadership ignores letter from 29 nations threatening to block progress without commitment to transitionA new draft text on the outcome of the Cop30 climate talks that contains no mention of a phase-out of fossil fuels was published on Friday morning, despite countries supporting such action having threatened to block any agreement without it.The Guardian revealed on Thursday night that at least 29 nations supporting a phase-out of fossil fuels at the climate summit had sent a letter to the Brazilian Cop presidency threatening to block any agreement that did not include such a commitment, in a significant escalation of tensions at the crunch talks. The leaked letter demanded that the roadmap be included in the outcome of the talks, which are due to end on Friday but are likely to continue into the weekend. Continue reading...