New global panel aims to accelerate move away from fossil fuels

Scientists and economists will help countries develop plans to reduce dependence on oil, gas and coalA panel of global experts has been launched to provide scientific input for countries that want to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and manage the growing risks of high oil prices, geopolitical conflict and extreme weather damage.The initiative was announced on the opening day of a groundbreaking climate action meeting in Santa Marta, where the Colombian hosts set out a draft roadmap for t...