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As International Climate Talks Devolve Into A

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U.N. 's COP29 climate summit in Baku , Azerbaijan , is being roiled by more controversy than usual.

Julian Zelizer : Recent findings show no easing of our climatic plight.

He says the world needs to reverse course and reduce emissions very quickly if global heating is to be tamed.

Zelizer says a slower transition from fossil fuels to zero -carbon sources of energy may be economically advantageous in the short run.

Climate scientist Miriam Jackson : "Many diplomats and other participants at COP29 are frustrated at the slow progress" The CEO of COP29 , Elnur Soltanov , was secretly recorded speaking about the prospect of striking oil and gas deals during the two-week conference.

"We cannot negotiate with the melting point of ice," scientists say.