Leaders Gather for Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Summit

0:00Leaders from around 50 countries kicked off a major summit today in Santa Marta, Colombia's Caribbean spot, running through April 29th. Co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, its polling in ministers, local governments, experts, and activists to hash out a fair shift away from oil, gas, and coal. The goal is simple, speed up the move to clean energy without leaving folks behind. This comes as frustration builds over you and climate talks that dodge fossil fuel production head on. No binding deals here. Just open debates to spar proposals and team of nations ready to phase out fuels faster. Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia reps are in, but big oil players like the US and Saudi Arabia sat it out, showing the split. Folks on the ground, especially indigenous leaders, are pushing hard for fossil free zones and sensitive spots like forests and their lands. They say it's key to protecting territories and self-rule. Energy shocks from Middle East tensions, spiking prices through the Strait of Hormuz hit

1:03everyday people hardest while oil firms cash in. Colombia, a top regional oil producer tied to Amazon forests, faces real hurdles with export cash and debt limiting green investments. Officials argue crises like this should push faster transitions, not slow them, even as some nations' eyes short-term fuel booze for security. Eyes are on whether this builds real momentum outside U.N. walls, turning talk into plans for a greener, stably world. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.