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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Climate Goals And Fossil Fuel Plans Don't Add Up, Experts Say

The burning of massive amounts of coal, oil and gas is the main driver of human-caused climate change. (Credit: AFP)

Countries are still planning to increase production of fossil fuels to levels incompatible with global commitments on climate change, according to new research published on Monday.

The report compiled by more than 50 international researchers compares fossil fuel expansion against the goals of the Paris climate accord, and found a chasm between promises and reality.

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