https://www.carbonbrief.org/daily-brief/saudi-arabia-is-trying-to-block-a-global-deal-to-end-fossil-fuels-negotiators-say/
Negotiators and other officials have warned that Saudi Arabia has become “the biggest obstacle to an agreement” at COP28.
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Ah yes, host the climate summit in an authoritarian fossil fuel exporting country, it has never caused problems.
What the heck do all these barren desert states plan on doing to mitigate their own exposure to climate change? Like is their approach to preserving themself now (like air conditioners up the wazoo?) sustainable, how is it going to play out for them specifically?
From where I’m standing, their plan looks a lot like “buy tons of air conditioners and otherwise ignore the problem”
Beyond insane and unhinged of them. Fuck, how sweet would it be to have some energy breakthru and say fucking Saharah Sayonara lol
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Saudi Arabia is trying to block a global deal to end fossil fuels, negotiators say
makes me think that maybe I don't really need that specific offer ...
The answer should be pretty simple: make a parallel more stringent deal inviting signatories to some open market for goods to European and American markets, Put in some control measures so that everyone stands by their word and state preconditions to join for countries who owe fossil fuel extraction and steel or cement production over 30% of their gross national income.
What?! They are trying to save the source for their bizarre hoards of money?! Next you will tell me that the NRA isn't trying to protect people from shootings but sell more explodey murder sticks to people! Outlandish! Seriously people, how is this news? Of course they will do that....