Climate Politics

Fossil Fuel Transition Emerges as Key COP30 Fight

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during the COP30 Leaders Summit on Nov. 6.
Photographer: Dado Galdeiri/Bloomberg

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By John Ainger

November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM UTC

Updated on

November 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM UTC

Leia em português.

The thousands of protesters who brought traffic to a halt Saturday in the Brazilian city of Belém implored leaders to act faster to tackle global warming. As United Nations climate talks enter their critical second week, the next few days will determine whether that call is heeded.