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COP26 President Alok Sharma: It is now decision time. | via @jeegeronimo

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@jeegeronimo Sharma: We met here under extraordinary circumstances, and the negotiations have been far from easy. | via @jeegeronimo

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@jeegeronimo Sharma: It is now my great honor to take us through the formal adoption proceedings. I now declare open the 12th meeting of COP26. | via @jeegeronimo

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@jeegeronimo Switzerland expresses ‘profound disappointment' on language on coal and fossil fuel subsidies: We do not need to phase down but to phase out coal and fossil fuel subsidies. | via @jeegeronimo

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@jeegeronimo EU: We are going to work bloody hard on getting rid of coal, and I believe this conclusion will help us to work in that direction. | via @jeegeronimo

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@jeegeronimo Liechtenstein: We believe weakening the language regarding the phaseout of fossil fuels especially coal is not ambitious nor in line with reaching the 1.5º temperature goal. For the greater good, we must swallow this bitter pill. | @jeegeronimo

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@jeegeronimo Sharma: I apologize for the way this process has unfolded, and I’m deeply sorry. I also understand the deep disappointment, but as you’ve noted, it is also vital that we protect this package. | via @jeegeronimo

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