After 30 years of climate talks, fossil fuels remain dominant global energy source

Despite three decades of UN climate conferences, global energy systems continue to rely heavily on fossil fuels, with critics highlighting the irony of carbon-intensive travel and venues used to host climate negotiations.

First covered Nov 10, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Inside Climate News Why the World Is Still Running on Fossil Fuels After 30 Years of Climate Talks — ANTALYA, Turkey—The stench of fossil fuels has become a hallmark of the United Nations “Conference of the Parties” climate talks, starting with the airplanes…

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Bluesky: @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 12h ago · 10 ♥ Truth, unvarnished: “The stench of fossil fuels has become a hallmark of the United Nations “Conference of the Parties” climate talks, starting with the airplanes and buses carrying delegates to the conferences.”

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