China has now passed Europe in its historical contribution to global warming. Rich nations say the country should contribute more climate aid.

After a campaign featuring promises to slash landmark climate legislation, and a first-term record that included pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement, President-elect Donald Trump’s win casts a shadow of doubt over the world of global climate policy.

U.S. envoys to COP29, such as John Podesta, a senior Democratic operative who served under the Clinton, Obama, and Biden administrations, are messaging that Trump’s

With global temperature records being set with regularity and the consequences of climate change becoming increasingly apparent, the United States decided to abandon its leadership position on addressing global climate change by reelecting Donald Trump.

U.S. emissions could jump and the energy transition could take a major hit if the incoming Trump administration rolls back President Joe Biden’s climate policies, modelling analysis shows.