TO THE EDITOR:
COP31 began with the hope that this time an agreement will be approved that explicitly establishes the need to minimize the burning of fossil fuels in the economy. Without euphemisms, as was the case at COP28, which called for a "transition away" from them, nor partial agreements like that of COP26, which focused on reducing the use of coal, leaving out oil and natural gas. After thirty climate conferences, it is time to call things by their name.
Alberto de la Fuente Stranger
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Chile
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TO THE EDITOR:
COP31 began with the hope that this time an agreement will be approved that explicitly establishes the need to minimize the burning of fossil fuels in the economy. Without euphemisms, as was the case at COP28, which called for a "transition away" from them, nor partial agreements like that of COP26, which focused on reducing coal use, leaving out oil and natural gas. After thirty climate conferences, it is time to call things by their name.
Alberto de la Fuente Stranger
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Chile
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