Activists Target Saudis Amid COP 29 Climate Finance Clash

The 29th Conference of the Parties for Climate Change, commonly known as COP29, ended with outrage and dismay—emotions demonstrated by developing nations after developed ones agreed to raise annual climate finance but nowhere near what was asked for. But there was outrage among climate activists, too. Because, once again, the world refused to commit to a phaseout of hydrocarbons. Apparently, it’s Saudi Arabia’s fault. “The Arab Group will not accept any text that targets specific sectors, including fossil fuels,” Saudi…