The Saudi delegation has flatly opposed any language in a deal that would even mention fossil fuels — the oil, gas and coal that, when burned, create emissions that are dangerously heating the planet. Saudi negotiators have also objected to a provision, endorsed by at least 118 countries, aimed at tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

    • @atrielienz
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      311 months ago

      I don’t think they care awfully much.

            • @atrielienz
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              211 months ago

              Their entire government is built on bad reasons. That’s my point. I know it’s not a good reason. That’s a forgone conclusion. My comment was more “is anyone really surprised?”.