Exxon and Israel Urge Trump to Reconsider Paris Climate Exit

Despite not attending COP29, Donald Trump's actions to reverse Joe Biden's climate policies are impacting the summit, raising concerns about the U.S.'s commitment to climate goals. The White House suggests a new climate target may still be pledged, but Trump's return casts doubt on the administration's plans. Meanwhile, the U.S. has quietly dropped efforts for more ambitious climate pollution cuts, and Azerbaijan's president criticized Western nations' climate policies in his opening speech.