Newsom Champions California at COP30 Amid Trump Absence

The COP30 climate summit in Brazil sees nearly 200 nations discussing global efforts to combat climate change, but the absence of the US, China, and India’s top leaders casts a shadow. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes the US administration's lack of high-level participation, highlighting the ongoing challenges in meeting the Paris Agreement goals, with current commitments falling short of the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Despite some progress, the summit underscores the need for stronger action and increased climate finance, especially for developing countries.