U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres pressed for a fossil fuel-free future at COP28, countering President al-Jaber's stance. Guterres emphasized the necessity to cease all fossil fuel usage for achieving the 1.5-degree limit. King Charles III urged urgent environmental action, differing from UK policies. Indian PM Modi criticized wealthy nations' historical emissions. Ex-President Heine resigned over the UAE's support for fossil fuels, disputing COP28 integrity. Meanwhile, draft options for COP28 deal include phasing out fossil fuels and subsidies, with discussions on carbon capture and renewable energy.