Its representatives are mainly shilling gas
than for other hydrocarbons, like oil or coal. Gas is the least grubby fossil fuel: per unit of energy, it produces about half the carbon emissions of coal. Gas’s proponents are trying to position it as a “bridge fuel” to be used while countries transition towards renewables
.The Egyptian government has been especially keen to welcome the fossil-fuel industry: it is the firstin which their executives have been invited to participate in official events. In the fiscal year 2019-20, oil and gas production generated 24% of the country’s. With its economy struggling, the government is determined to boost that share.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Stand and deliver': Tensions soar as COP27 climate summit nears crunch timeRifts remain on language about getting rid of fossil fuels and on who should pay for climate impacts, while the presidency is yet to produce a draft of the final deal.
Read more »
COP27: Africa's dash for gas sparks debate at climate summit in EgyptThe continent's resources are at the heart of a debate about balancing growth with slowing warming.
Read more »
COP27: Oil pollution in Egypt threatens one of world's few thriving coral reefsA climate-change resistant Red Sea reef is being flooded with toxic wastewater, leaked documents show.
Read more »
COP27 Reignites The Debate About Carbon Credits | OilPrice.comAs the COP27 in Egypt continues, one of the points that sparks debate is carbon offsetting, which allows countries or companies to offset their own greenhouse gas emissions by paying other entities to cut theirs
Read more »
COP27: Lack of women at negotiations raises concernWomen barely feature in negotiations in Egypt despite bearing the brunt of climate change.
Read more »
Ukraine Isn't Just at COP27 to Talk About ClimateUkraine is using the COP27 climate conference to garner more support against Russia's war, particularly among ambivalent countries
Read more »