The implications of UN climate talks being held in the UAE - an oil-producing nation

The Dubai skyline, usually dominated by the Burj Khalifa's towering presence, is shrouded in a haze of air pollution. Fueled by its fossil fuel industry, the United Arab Emirates is struggling under the weight of "alarmingly high" pollution levels. This warning emerged from Human Rights Watch on December 4, a striking backdrop to the UN's COP28 climate talks hosted by Dubai.