COP26 climate summit continues after landmark deal to ditch coal

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All times below are U.S. East Coast time.Delegates are being asked to accelerate action on climate change and commit to more ambitious cuts in carbon emissions, all in an effort to limit global temperature rises.3:21 a.m.: What energy transition? Renewables can’t meet demand

But the increase in renewable energy is still lower than the increase in global energy demand overall. A "transition" from fossil fuels may come someday, but for now, renewable energy isn't even keeping pace with rising energy demand — so fossil fuel demand is still growing.Bill Gates photographed at the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 2, 2021.

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