Coal still enemy number one at COP27 climate summit — for now

The debate about whether countries need to focus on phasing down and reducing emissions from all fossil fuels as opposed to the focus on coal is sure to be a tense point of negotiation as COP27 nears its end.

... Dean Bhebhe of Power Shift Africa said at a side event: “The next few days at COP27 are important to build a common narrative that will secure Africa’s energy future. The science and economics are clear: not only will fossil fuel expansion lead to certain doom, climate aside, it’s not even the best development option available to Africa. There is a cleaner, greener, renewable future that is possible, and we cannot deny Africa its right to that better future.