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Over 50 nations meet in Colombia for first talks to phase out fossil fuels

More than 50 governments meet in Colombia for the first international talks aimed at phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels, held amid the Iran war and a global energy crunch.

Published Apr 27, 2026, 11:11 PM EDT | WFMZZ

More than 50 governments gather in Colombia on Tuesday for the world’s first international talks focused on phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels. The meeting opens against the backdrop of the Iran war and a global energy crunch.