More than 50 countries have gathered in Santa Marta for a landmark climate summit focused on phasing out fossil fuels. The meeting comes amid growing frustration with slow progress at global climate negotiations, even as some of the world’s biggest emitters skipped the talks. Activists marched alongside the summit, demanding that major polluters take responsibility for the global consequences of climate change and rising environmental damage.


Over 50 Nations Meet In Colombia For Historic Fossil Fuel Phaseout Talks 

A major global climate summit is underway in Santa Marta, where nearly 60 countries have gathered to tackle one of the toughest questions in climate policy—how to move beyond fossil fuels.

The talks aim to push concrete action on reducing dependence on oil, gas, and coal, marking a significant moment in global climate negotiations as pressure mounts for faster energy transition.

Over 50 Nations Gather In Colombia: World's First Fossil Fuel Summit 

Eighty sea turtles took their first plunge into the ocean at a beach on the Colombian coast on Wednesday (October 14) after they were released by volunteers and conservationists.

Volunteers release 80 turtles back into sea on Colombian coast

Graduation ceremonies in Colombia have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but students at one university were able to attend remotely with the help of a robot.

Robot replaces Colombian students at graduation amid coronavirus pandemic

Pope Francis turned 83 on Tuesday (December 17) but he celebrated his birthday five days later with a group of sick children from the "Santa Marta" Paediatric Dispensary.

Pope celebrates birthday with sick children

Accompanied by religious songs, six open coffins overlook a procession around a cemetery. Who are we burying? Nobody: their occupants have survived a possible death and want to thank Santa Marta for still being alive, in this tradition among the most unusual in Spain.

Spanish survivors of 'near-death experiences' parade in coffins

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