International climate policy experts discuss 'unambitious and unfair' carbon budget

The transcript discusses the US and UK's contradictory stances on fossil fuel phase out, highlighting their continued support for fossil fuel projects despite claiming climate leadership. It critiques the US for its actions at COP 28 and the UK's alignment with US policies. The transcript emphasizes the need for genuine climate finance, technology, and fair contributions from major polluters to achieve a meaningful fossil fuel phase out.

What is the contradiction in the United States' approach to fossil fuel phase-out?

• The US supports phase-out but increases fossil fuel subsidies.

• The US has reduced fossil fuel subsidies significantly.

• The US has stopped all new fossil fuel projects.

• The US is leading global efforts in renewable energy.

How does the US allegedly behave in international climate negotiations?

• It supports all climate initiatives.

• It provides financial aid to all countries.

• It blocks and bullies other countries.

• It remains neutral and uninvolved.

What is the UK's stance on oil and gas according to the transcript?

• The UK is focusing solely on renewable energy.

• The UK is reducing oil and gas production.

• The UK is increasing oil and gas licensing.

• The UK has banned all fossil fuel projects.

What is the implication of the UK's new oil and gas fields on its carbon budget?

• It will reduce the UK's carbon emissions.

• It will have no impact on the carbon budget.

• It will exceed the UK's carbon budget.

• It will help the UK meet its carbon targets.

What is required from the UK and EU to meet climate goals?

• Maintain current NDC levels.

• Quadruple and triple their NDCs respectively.

• Reduce their NDCs significantly.

• Focus only on coal reduction.