Except for Brazil, fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber delegates from every other nation at climate talks, finds independent analysis. Members from largest oil & gas cos among delegates.
The problem is that carbon capture was meant to cancel out past emissions. Instead, it’s bred overconfidence that the strategy can substitute cuts to fossil fuels.
The Chinese are very happy dominating supply chains and manufacturing because they understand the economic opportunity of green energy transition, he asserts.
A 300-strong delegation from Beijing at COP30 indicates its willingness to step up as 'climate leader', but fractures with EU & the country's fossil fuel dependence dampen expectations.
The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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