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The U.S. May Not Have Won Over Critics in Dubai, But the Biden Administration Helped Keep the Process Alive

Inside Climate News · By Marianne Lavelle · last updated

When it looked like climate negotiations in Dubai were about to fall apart early this week over the summit’s failure to make any commitment to transition away from fossil fuels, U.S. Special Climate Envoy John Kerry sharpened his tone to align with the most ardent climate activists—many of whom had been targeting him for criticism.

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The 28th Conference of the Parties on climate change is planned for Nov. 30 through Dec. 12, 2023, in Dubai.

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