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U.S. Skips UN Climate Talks, Experts Fear Setback

6/18/2025

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In a historic move, the United States will not send a government delegation to the UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany. This absence raises concerns among experts, who fear it could stall global climate efforts just as crucial discussions ramp up ahead of COP30 in Brazil. Meanwhile, U.S. civil society groups remain committed to the fight against climate change.

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In a historic move, the United States will not send a government delegation to the UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany. This absence raises concerns among experts, who fear it could stall global climate efforts just as crucial discussions ramp up ahead of COP30 in Brazil. Meanwhile, U.S. civil society groups remain committed to the fight against climate change.