Fossil Fuel Executives Dismiss Calls for Rapid Transition at Industry Conference, Sparking Backlash

Oil and gas executives at industry conference dismiss need to rapidly transition away from fossil fuels, criticizing clean energy as "visibly failing"
Executives complain fossil fuel industry unfairly painted as "transition's arch-enemy" despite its "starring role in global prosperity"
Speakers predict transition will take decades, warn that moving too fast risks "crisis we will never forget"
Climate advocates denounce comments, say executives "work night and day to torpedo a transition to renewable energy"
Activists barred from attending conference, stage protests outside to voice objections to fossil fuel industry obstruction of climate action