UN climate talks open in oil-rich UAE with pressure for urgent action
The United Nations climate conference commenced in Dubai, urging nations to expedite reductions in planet-warming emissions and phase out fossil fuels. The event takes place in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, generating skepticism about its suitability as a host for the talks. Spanning two weeks in a vast exhibition venue, the negotiations come at a critical juncture, with global emissions still on the rise and the UN anticipating this year to be the hottest in human history.