Scientists take centre stage at ‘alternative’ climate talks to phase out fossil fuels

Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke on 28 April at a climate summit hosted by his country. Credit: Ivan Valencia/AP Photo/Alamy Climate scientists, who have warned of the dangers of global warming for decades, have found some countries to listen. This week, representatives of more than 50 nations gathered in Santa Marta, Colombia, at what was billed as the first global summit on phasing out fossil fuels. …