How countries are already falling short on their COP28 promises

Published: Feb. 5, 2024, 10 a.m.

Two months ago, nearly 200 countries agreed to \u201ctransition away\u201d from fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Summit in Dubai. But many have wavered on their pledge and made major new investments in fossil fuels. Sara Schonhardt from POLITICO\u2019s E&E News breaks down how countries aren\u2019t living up to their COP28 pledges and the concern from the United Nations. Plus, a court in the United Kingdom has thrown out a public order charge against youth climate activist Greta Thunberg. \n\nFor more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch\n\nAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy\n\nJosh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. \nSara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for E&E News.\nNirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. \nAnnie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. \nGloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. \nMatt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.