--- title: "Fossil fuel coalition continues without Colombia" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/climate/fossil-fuel-coalition-continues-without-colombia" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/fossil-fuel-coalition-continues-without-colombia" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/climate/fossil-fuel-coalition-continues-without-colombia.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/fossil-fuel-coalition-continues-without-colombia" category: "Climate" published: "2026-11-15T14:45:49.512Z" source_reported: "2026-11-15T03:08:35.000Z" updated: "2026-11-15T15:30:21.689Z" trust_score: 40 critic_score: 50 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-15T15:16:00.152Z" --- # Fossil fuel coalition continues without Colombia *A group of 57 nations pushing for a faster transition away from fossil fuels is moving forward after Colombia's withdrawal.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 40 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is corroborated by 23 digests, but no full reports or named sources were provided. - Craft 50 of 100, higher is better. The digests provide a basic account but lack detail, context, and attribution for specific claims. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The headlines are factual and do not overstate the content of the digests. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - A coalition of 57 countries is continuing its efforts to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels. - Colombia, a founding member, has withdrawn from the coalition. - The coalition is expected to release a progress report detailing steps taken by participating nations. - Ireland and Tuvalu will co-host a second international conference. A coalition of 57 countries focused on accelerating the global transition away from fossil fuels is continuing its work, even after the withdrawal of founding member Colombia. The coalition, which was launched in the Colombian coastal city of Santa Marta in April, is expected to release a progress report this week. This report will outline the steps taken by participating countries. The coalition's efforts are proceeding amid ongoing United Nations climate talks, known as COP31, held in Antalya, Turkey. Ireland and the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu are set to co-host a second international conference related to the coalition's goals. ## Coverage comparison What the left emphasised Ten left-rated digests reported that a coalition of 57 countries is pressing ahead with its goal of accelerating the global transition away from fossil fuels, despite the withdrawal of founding member Colombia. These digests noted that the coalition is expected to release a progress report outlining steps taken by participating countries. Several also mentioned that Ireland and the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu will co-host a second international conference. What the centre emphasised Twelve centre-rated digests reported that a coalition of 57 countries is continuing its efforts to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels, despite the withdrawal of founding member Colombia. These digests indicated that the coalition is preparing to unveil new national plans at the ongoing United Nations climate talks, COP31, in Antalya, Turkey. They also noted that Ireland and Tuvalu will co-host a second international conference. What the right emphasised The single right-rated digest reported that a coalition of 57 countries is pressing ahead with its goal of accelerating the global transition away from fossil fuels, despite the withdrawal of founding member Colombia. It also stated that Ireland and the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu will co-host a second international conference. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention the specific location of the ongoing United Nations climate talks, COP31, in Antalya, Turkey. None of the centre-rated digests mention the coalition's launch in the Colombian coastal city of Santa Marta in April. None of the right-rated digests mention the coalition's launch in the Colombian coastal city of Santa Marta in April or the specific location of the ongoing United Nations climate talks, COP31, in Antalya, Turkey. ## Who covered it Shares of the 25 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 48% (12) - Centre: 44% (11) - Right: 8% (2) 0 of 25 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-15T15:16:00.152Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-15T15:45:22.600Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - All eleven left‑rated digests report that a coalition of 57 nations is moving forward with its fossil‑fuel transition agenda despite the departure of founding member Colombia. They note the group was launched in Santa Marta and that a progress report and new national plans are due at the United Nations climate talks in Antalya, Turkey. - Several digests add that Ireland and Tuvalu will co‑host a second international conference linked to the coalition’s work. The Record and WellandTribune.ca include an Associated Press byline citing Mexico City as the source of the information. All digests repeat the same headline about the coalition pressing ahead without Colombia. - The digests do not mention any estimate of the financial cost of the coalition’s plans, nor do they explain why Colombia withdrew. They also omit statements from Colombian officials, environmental groups or industry representatives, and provide no assessment of how the withdrawal might affect the coalition’s overall climate targets. ### Centre - All eleven centre‑rated digests state that a coalition of 57 countries is seeking to speed the global shift away from fossil fuels and is moving forward despite the withdrawal of founding member Colombia. Several digests add that the group will unveil new national plans at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. - A subset of the digests, Washington Top News, The Hill and Winnipeg Free Press, include the location of the talks and note the preparation of national plans, while eight other outlets simply note the coalition’s continuation. Six digests (Cecil Daily, Ottumwa Courier, Daily News‑Record, union‑bulletin.com, coasttv.com and WKMG) also mention that Ireland and Tuvalu will co‑host a second international conference. - None of the centre‑rated digests provide a cost estimate for the coalition’s plans, nor do they quote any government officials or representatives of Colombia. The digests also omit any discussion of the reasons behind Colombia’s withdrawal or of potential impacts on the broader climate agenda. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 12 - veryHigh: 12 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [CT Insider](https://ctinsider.com/news/world/article/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-22531367.php) — Client Challenge - [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/international/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article71704040.ece) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/world/2026/11/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion – WTOP News - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/world/2026/11/14/cop31-fossil-fuels-colombia-ireland-tuvalu-coal/10e4e670-e099-11f1-912c-4fbb80d73f7f_story.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_4c2d8516-fc1e-5855-8b60-0604449697ee.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombi - [Newsday](https://newsday.com/news/nation/cop31-fossil-fuels-colombia-ireland-tuvalu-coal-b69842) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/colombia-coalition-tuvalu-ireland-united-nations-b3085110.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/cop31-fossil-fuels-colombia-ireland-tuvalu-coal-09c81f8bc4afd44fb6a4c5a804b74cab) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/world/2026/11/15/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/world/europe/colombia-coalition-tuvalu-ireland-united-nations-b3085110.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [Cecil Daily](https://cecildaily.com/ap/world/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_83e5cf1f-9f5f-5a58-82be-fb4a1db845f4.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [Ottumwa Courier](https://ottumwacourier.com/news/national_news/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_db16a482-2e62-51fe-8d7d-d654cc5f7d0b.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [Gloucester Daily Times](https://gloucestertimes.com/news/national_world_news/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_4257d614-b2e6-528f-bc55-6a2474b15dc1.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [Goshen News](https://goshennews.com/news/national_news/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_0133bee8-3fb0-55b9-afe9-fdb0697c89e8.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [Daily News-Record](https://dnronline.com/associated_press/international/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_9062ce5a-2598-54be-ab18-75e5a3c11eb8.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [union-bulletin.com](https://union-bulletin.com/news/world/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_a60c2f4f-9239-5e52-a9b9-8a497f906752.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [coasttv.com](https://coasttv.com/news/international/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_93f45da7-2b03-5688-af8e-7d8c6023e017.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [The Sun Chronicle](https://thesunchronicle.com/news/nation_world/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_e3970212-4287-595e-af31-fb7476f67ece.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/greenpage/2026/11/14/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [The Record](https://therecord.com/life/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_11dfc492-6b32-5a95-9ad4-0c4641d73b04.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [WellandTribune.ca](https://wellandtribune.ca/life/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_6f537c49-3b73-5ef3-9356-11904189e68e.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion - [Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer](https://messenger-inquirer.com/ap/elections/coalition-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-presses-ahead-without-colombia-its-original-champion/article_bdeb532f-fbb9-5659-b166-392e18d8cb06.html) — Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion ## Questions **What is the coalition aiming to achieve?** The coalition is a group of 57 countries working to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels. They aim to implement national plans and international cooperation to reduce dependence on coal, oil, and gas. **Which country has withdrawn from the coalition?** Colombia, one of the founding members, has withdrawn from the coalition. Despite this departure, the group of 57 nations is continuing its efforts to promote a faster shift away from fossil fuels. **What is expected to happen next?** The coalition is expected to release a progress report detailing the steps taken by participating countries. Additionally, Ireland and Tuvalu are scheduled to co-host a second international conference related to the coalition's objectives. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/climate/fossil-fuel-coalition-continues-without-colombia. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Fossil fuel coalition continues without Colombia", https://mediabias.news/climate/fossil-fuel-coalition-continues-without-colombia