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The United Nations global warming summit is scheduled to begin this week in the United Arab Emirates, one of the planet's most energy-intensive, opulent places.

This weekend's UN climate meeting will discuss trillions of dollars. No one will mention its chance of success is zero.https://t.co/SexgYVPag4

— Sheila Gunn Reid (@SheilaGunnReid) November 29, 2023

A leaked document indicates that the UAE planned to use the gathering of politicos and diplomats to sign side deals for fossil fuel development while hosting the event, which calls for the phase-out of fossil fuels altogether.

A leaked briefing note indicates that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will use the annual United Nations global warming conference as an opportunity to arrange oil and gas agreements, including an LNG deal with China.https://t.co/qcrgqOi6sa

— Rebel News Australia (@RebelNews_AU) November 28, 2023

It's an allegation the UAE denies, but if they were using the meeting to push for more oil and gas development, good for them.

The man running COP28 has denied claims the UAE wanted to use the conference to strike new oil and gas deals

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— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 29, 2023

The Trump Administration did just that in Bonn, Germany, in 2017. The province of Alberta is planning to use its delegation at the event this year to showcase Alberta oil and gas as a cleaner alternative to unreliable, toxic renewables.

Hundreds of Alberta delegates heading to COP28 expect heavy focus on fossil fuel industry https://t.co/W97Vo7yCEb pic.twitter.com/rKsYqyIUav

— Financial Post (@financialpost) November 29, 2023

Climate and energy economist Robert Lyman joins the show tonight to tell us what to expect from this year's COP28 Climate Summit and what it means for your family if the UN gets its way.

GUEST: Robert Lyman, an economist with specialty in energy and environment public policy issues.