Phasing out fossil fuels proves most contentious issue of COP28 climate summit | ABC News

America's most senior climate diplomat has signalled Australia should back a commitment to phasing out fossil fuels at global climate talks in the United Arab Emirates.

A bloc of countries is pushing for an historic commitment to ending fossil fuel use at COP28, but with just days to go, Australia's position is still not clear.

Energy reporter Daniel Mercer is on the sidelines of the summit in Dubai. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE
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