UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises

UN climate talks at COP30 in Belém, Brazil conclude without new fossil fuel commitments, disappointing over 80 countries including the UK and EU seeking faster action to reduce oil, coal, and gas usage. The deal, called the Mutirão, urges countries to voluntarily accelerate efforts to cut fossil fuel consumption, falling short of stronger language proposed by some nations. Despite criticism and chaos at the talks, some view the agreement as a small step forward, while others, including the US, which did not send a delegation, express disappointment over the lack of ambition in the final deal.