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Tensions are high at COP30 as disagreements over fossil fuels escalate. While genuine concerns about phasing out fossil fuels are at play, some experts suggest this conflict may be a calculated negotiating tactic. Countries could be strategically positioning themselves to gain leverage in other areas of the climate negotiations, potentially related to financing, technology transfer, or adaptation measures. The fossil fuel dispute, therefore, could be a smokescreen for broader strategic aims in achieving a more favorable overall climate agreement. The coming days will reveal whether this is a true impasse or a clever maneuver.
