Azerbaijan defends fossil fuels at COP29 as big names skip summit

The host of the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan defended fossil fuels and countries’ right to use them as top polluting nations skip the COP29 conference, with only a few G20 leaders expected. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to announce updated climate goals, while developing countries push for increased funding to combat climate change. UN Secretary General stresses the importance of reaching a deal to ensure developing nations are not left empty-handed.

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