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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Oliver Milman in Dubai

Agreement to phase out fossil fuels would be huge for humanity, says Gore

Al Gore wearing a blue suit
Al Gore said there was still time to give some young people hope and alleviate much suffering due to the consequences of climate change. Photograph: Peter Dejong/AP

An agreement by countries to phase out fossil fuels would be “one of the most significant events in the history of humanity”, according to Al Gore, amid wrangling by governments at Cop28.

It would be a “welcome surprise” if world leaders agreed at the climate talks to call for an end to fossil fuels, but such a declaration would have “enormous impact” upon the world, Gore told the Guardian at the gathering in the United Arab Emirates.

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