DEVELOPING: World Leaders Scramble as Climate Negotiations Reach Critical Juncture

Breaking News: World Leaders Scramble as Climate Negotiations Reach Critical Juncture The United Nations annual climate summit, COP30, has begun in Brazil's northern city of Belém, with nearly 200 countries in attendance to discuss and negotiate ways to address global climate change. The summit, which is expected to last about two weeks, marks a critical juncture in international efforts to combat climate change. The US will not play an active role in the talks, with no high-level officials attending COP30, breaking a long-standing tradition. According to a White House statement, this decision reflects the administration's stronger anti-climate stance, which has been criticized by world leaders. In a significant departure from previous years, the US had been a key player in climate negotiations. However, the current administration has taken a more isolationist approach, with President Trump calling efforts to limit global warming a "hoax." The absence of the US from COP30 is expected to have significant implications for the negotiations, with many countries relying on the US to play a leading role in global climate efforts. The summit is expected to focus on key issues such as carbon emissions, renewable energy, and climate finance. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.