Countries Must Confront Fossil Fuels in Their NDCs
Countries should directly address fossil fuels in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to meet their climate goals.
According to Sergio Díaz, legal director at the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, most countries' NDCs lack explicit goals for reducing oil, gas, and coal use.
Only a few countries, such as Colombia and Vanuatu, have included explicit goals for cutting back on fossil fuels in their climate plans.
Ignoring fossil fuels - the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions - defies scientific imperatives to cut emissions at the source.
- Expanding renewables and boosting efficiency are not enough to meet climate goals.
- Directly confronting fossil fuel production and use is necessary to uphold countries' legal obligations under the Paris Agreement and customary international law.
Author's summary: Countries must directly address fossil fuels in their NDCs to meet climate goals.
More News
- CFL Scores Today: BC Lions 37, Edmonton Elks 24 – Lions Roar Back for Fifth Straight Win
- Chelsea enjoy thumping win at Forest - West London Sport
- 4 weird driving myths that are actually dangerous, plus 1 that's just stupid
- Trump commutes George Santos' prison sentence out of pity: "Horribly mistreated!"
- EPL: Awoniyi Struggles In Nottingham Forest’s Home Defeat To Chelsea
- Texas faces heightened wildfire threat amid ongoing drought
- Adams, Ejuke Fail To Help Sevilla Close Gap On Madrid After Defeat To Mallorca
- The 5 Biggest State Tax Cuts for Millionaires this Year
- How Creators Changed Nobody Wants This Season Two For Adam Brody and Leighton Meester