Trump's Election Shifts Climate Leadership to China at COP29

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The COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, is overshadowed by Donald Trump's reelection, raising concerns about the U.S.'s commitment to global climate initiatives. The summit focuses on transitioning away from fossil fuels and addressing financial needs for developing nations to combat climate change. Despite previous pledges, global emissions continue to rise, and the world is not on track to meet renewable energy and efficiency goals. Indigenous groups remain marginalized in these discussions.
- Trump’s reelection casts a shadow over the start of global climate negotiations NPR
- As Trump’s win tests the world order, diplomats are fretting over what it means for the planet CNN
- Trump Is Handing China a Golden Opportunity on Climate The Atlantic
- COP29 Talks Open in Baku in the Shadow of Trump’s Election The New York Times
- Trump Victory Leaves China Calling the Shots at COP29 Climate Negotiations The Wall Street Journal
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