Key emitters absent as attendees demand fossil fuel phase-out at UN Climate Ambition Summit

The Climate Ambition Summit convened by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the absence of leaders from major emitter nations, including the US and China. The summit called for the phase-out of fossil fuels to combat the devastating impacts of climate change. A report revealed that five wealthy nations account for over half of planned expansion in oil and gas production through 2050, emphasizing the need for immediate action.