The recently announced agreement at Cop28 in Dubai has been met with varying opinions. Some see it as a monumental success, while others view it as a lacking and ineffective deal with many loopholes. Ian Sample from the Guardian interviews environment editor Damian Carrington to discuss the practical implications of the deal regarding fossil fuels, the reactions of small island nations, and its potential impact on keeping global heating within the critical limit of 1.5C.

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Source: theguardian.com