India, Jan. 7 -- Despite progress in renewable energy, fossil fuel production persists.

The US is advocating for continued fossil fuel use.

COP30 highlighted the geopolitical energy debate.

Brazil pushed for a roadmap to reduce fossil fuel dependency.

Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of "transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner." The plan included tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency gains by 2030 - important steps for slowing climate change since the energy sector makes up about 75 per cent of the global carbon dioxide emissions that are heating up the planet.

The world is making progress: More than 90 per cent of new power capacit...