UN climate meeting sets stage for ocean conference in June

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World leaders at the United Nations’ first climate meeting since Trump’s re-election showed no sign of slowing down, despite the US’ recent rampage against climate action.

Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to meeting the world’s climate goals yesterday.

“As we heard today, the world is moving forward. Full-speed ahead. No group or government can stop the clean energy revolution”, said Guterres.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (on screen) addresses world leaders at a virtual meeting on climate action. Photo from UN.

The United States has long played the role of obstructionist in working toward meaningful action on global warming.

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