'Not everyone gets to make choices that actually affect an entire planet' John Kerry, US chief climate negotiator, says COP delegates are 'privileged' to do that, as they look at potential agreement that's 'important step in right direction' COP26BBC
The pushback from China, India and South Africa against phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and the use of coal have created some of the most striking moments of this informal"stocktaking" session.said they wanted to have their “fair share of the carbon budget” and to continue their “responsible use” of fossil fuels.
Coal has been the country's main source of energy for decades and a recent power crisis has forced it to increase output significantly despite its huge renewable energy sector.aligned themselves with China, saying one-size-fits-all was not a good approach. South Africa is receiving billions of dollars from other countries, including the UK, to wean itself off coal power.
But just days ago a minister told the BBC that coal would remain part of its energy mix for decades to come because it is so intertwined with the economy.
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