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The United States Is Skipping COP31 in Turkey
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The United Nations climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, is being attended by representatives from 197 nations committed to addressing global climate change, but the United States is notably absent for the second consecutive year.
- Under President Trump, the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 Paris climate agreement, ceased participation in annual COP negotiations, and reduced efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and support climate research.
- The U.S. withdrawal has created a leadership vacuum in global climate efforts, with other countries, including African nations, expressing concern over the absence of the world's largest historical emitter.
- The recent U.S. midterm elections resulted in Democratic control of Congress, which may challenge the Trump administration's pro-fossil fuel policies, although significant climate action is limited while Trump remains in office.
