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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sibi Arasu

Climate talks chief urges oil producing states to slash emissions

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The president of this year's United Nations' climate talks has urged the oil and gas industry to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by or before 2050 in a speech Thursday to oil producing states.

Speaking to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries in Vienna, Sultan al-Jaber urged members to invest heavily in renewables and work toward reducing planet-warming emissions from third parties, such as those released by suppliers or customers.

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