A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Why it matters: This conference could unite 85 countries on a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap, directly impacting global carbon emissions.
- Eighty-five countries are actively pursuing a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.
- A conference this month is anticipated to be a pivotal moment for these nations to unite and solidify their approach.
- The Iran war is explicitly framed as a 'climate war,' emphasizing its significant environmental implications beyond human costs.
Eighty-five nations are actively seeking a unified strategy to phase out fossil fuels, with an upcoming conference offering a critical opportunity for these countries to coalesce around a shared roadmap. This initiative takes on added urgency as the ongoing conflict in Iran is also highlighted as a 'climate war,' underscoring the intertwined nature of geopolitical events and the global climate crisis.
