World Meeting to Stop Using Oil and Gas

Apr 29, 2026, 16:10
EuropeInternational

Introduction

Colombia and the Netherlands had a big meeting in Santa Marta. About 60 countries came to talk about stopping the use of oil, gas, and coal.

Main Body

President Gustavo Petro spoke at the meeting. He said the current way we make money hurts the earth. He said the Amazon forest is very important for the world's weather. France showed a new plan. They want to stop using coal by 2030. They want to stop using oil by 2045 and gas by 2050. France wants to sell clean electricity to other countries. Poor countries have a big problem. They owe a lot of money to other nations. Because of this debt, they must keep selling oil to pay their bills. They want new rules for banks and money.

Conclusion

The meeting ended. The countries did not sign a legal contract, but they shared new ideas. Tuvalu will host the next meeting.

Learning

🌍 Talking About the Future

In the text, we see how to say what someone wants to do. This is a great way for A2 students to express goals.

The Pattern: Person/Country + want(s) to + action

Examples from the story:

  • France wants to stop using coal. →\rightarrow (Goal: No more coal)
  • France wants to sell clean electricity. →\rightarrow (Goal: Sell energy)
  • Poor countries want new rules. →\rightarrow (Goal: Better laws)

💡 Simple Rule:

  • Use wants to for one person or one country (France wants to...).
  • Use want to for many people or countries (Countries want to...).

Vocabulary Boost:

  • Host →\rightarrow To organize a meeting in your own city/country.
  • Debt →\rightarrow Money that you owe to someone else.

Vocabulary Learning

meeting (n.)
a gathering of people to discuss / 會議
Example:The meeting will start at 10 a.m.
stop (v.)
to end an action / 停止
Example:We need to stop using oil.
oil (n.)
a liquid used for fuel or cooking / 石油
Example:Oil is a fossil fuel.
gas (n.)
a substance that can expand into a gas / 煙氣
Example:Gas is used for heating.
coal (n.)
a black rock used for energy / 煤炭
Example:Coal was used in the past.
president (n.)
the head of a country / 總統
Example:The president gave a speech.
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods / 錢
Example:He earns money from his job.
debt (n.)
money owed to others / 債務
Example:The country has a large debt.
clean (adj.)
free from pollution / 清潔
Example:Clean electricity is better for the environment.
host (v.)
to provide a place for an event / 主持
Example:Tuvalu will host the next meeting.