World leaders and climate activists are gathering in Dubai for COP28, the UN’s flagship climate summit, as the planet grapples with a stark reality: fossil fuel use is still rising despite global pledges to reduce emissions. 🌡️
New data reveals a troubling gap between climate promises and action. Countries plan to produce 110% more fossil fuels by 2030 than what’s compatible with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Meanwhile, investments in oil and gas surged past $1 trillion this year alone. 💸
But experts argue the transition to green energy can’t happen overnight. Post-pandemic economic recovery has reignited industries reliant on carbon fuels, highlighting the need for practical solutions that balance growth with sustainability. 🏭➡️🌿
Hosting COP28 in the UAE—a major oil producer—sends a symbolic message: fossil fuel players must be part of the climate conversation. Sultan Al Jaber, the summit president (and ADNOC CEO), insists \"phasing out carbon fuels requires affordable alternatives, not blame.\" 🤝
As debates heat up, one thing is clear: saving the planet demands global cooperation, not division. Whether COP28 can bridge this gap remains the trillion-dollar question. 🌐✨
