Failure of Cop28 on fossil fuel phase-out is ‘devastating’, say scientists

Climate experts say lack of unambiguous statement is tragedy for the planet and our future'

The failure of Cop28 to call for a phase-out of fossil fuels is devastating" and dangerous" given the urgent need for action to tackle the climate crisis, scientists have said.

One called it a tragedy for the planet and our future" while another said it was the dream outcome" for the fossil fuel industry.