At the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, India and several other major countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, are pushing back against firm new targets to phase down fossil fuels.
This debate is heating up just as a new U.N. report warns we're on track to blow past the 1.5 degrees Celsius global warming limit set by the Paris Agreement.
COP31 negotiators seek balanced compromise
Many developing nations argue that phasing out fossil fuels too quickly could slow their growth and limit energy options for people who need it most.
Turkey, this year's host, is suggesting a move toward electrification to lower emissions but doesn't want to force everyone into renewables just yet.
With Australia helping lead talks and the US missing from the table again, finding common ground isn't easy, but negotiators are still hoping for a deal that balances climate action with national needs.