Energy Policy

COP30’s Push to End Fossil Fuels Masks Risks to America’s Energy Sovereignty

By Economics Desk | November 15, 2025

At the COP30 summit, Colombia leads a controversial push to declare an end to fossil fuels—but what does this mean for American energy independence and economic strength?

In an increasingly bold move at the United Nations’ COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil, Colombia is spearheading negotiations for a political declaration aimed at ending the use of fossil fuels globally. The draft "Declaration of Belém to Leave Fossil Fuels Behind" calls for a roadmap toward a complete transition from oil, coal, and natural gas — all under the guise of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Is Global Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Worth the Cost to America? While proponents frame this as a moral imperative, the reality for hardworking Americans is far more complex. Fossil fuels remain...

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