Africa's push for gas divides climate change summit
New gas fields, according to the International Energy Agency, are incompatible with the global goal of achieving net zero emissions by the middle of this century.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
At the UN climate summit in Egypt, there is evidence of major disagreement between nations regarding the future use of natural gas.
At a time when Europe is having trouble finding supplies, several African nations want to take advantage of the resource.
Other nations, however, think that the use of fossil fuels must be reduced as soon as possible.
The dash for gas, according to former US vice president Al Gore, is a bridge to nowhere.
New gas fields, according to the International Energy Agency, are incompatible with the global goal of achieving net zero emissions by the middle of this century.
The summit is considering for the first time whether wealthier nations should grant financial assistance to assist developing countries in combating the effects of climate change.
