COP28 in Dubai enters final week, negotiations ahead on emissions cuts, fossil fuels

After a break, COP28 continues its work on Friday, also the day talks on an outcome text kick into high gear. Negotiators are trying to agree on how to bolster emissions-cutting targets set by the Paris Agreement and what to do about the future of fossil fuels, like oil, gas and coal.

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COP28 in Dubai enters final week, negotiations ahead on emissions cuts, fossil fuels

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