Colombia’s fiery left-wing President Gustavo Petro is one of the biggest opponents of fossil fuels on the world stage today, with speeches that lump oil and coal with cocaine as his country’s “three poisons.” He’s set a goal of weaning Colombia off those fossil fuels, putting the green energy transition and environmental protection at the center of his agenda.

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The main goal of this year's United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan is to establish just how much wealthy nations will contribute to help the developing world cope with climate change and transform their energy systems

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Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The main goal of this year’s United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan is to establish just how much wealthy nations will contribute to help the developing world cope with climate change and transform their energy systems. The challenge can be seen in Colombia, where the government has been seeking a shift away from fossil fuels since leftist President Gustavo Petro took office in 2022. Petro calls oil a…

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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's fiery left-wing President Gustavo Petro is one of the biggest opponents of fossil fuels on the world stage today, with speeches that lump oil and coal with cocaine as his country's “three poisons.

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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s fiery left-wing President Gustavo Petro is one of the biggest opponents of fossil fuels on the world stage today, with speeches that lump oil and coal with cocaine as his country’s “three poisons.” He’s set a goal of weaning Colombia off those fossil fuels, putting the green energy transition and environmental protection at the center of his agenda. His opposition is long-held, but it’s also practical. Colombia…

Colombia’s government is eager for post-fossil fuels economy. But costs are a barrier

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