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Newsom Partners with Nigeria for Sustainable Transport Initiatives

11/13/2025

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Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, attended COP30 in Brazil and signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria to boost sustainable urban transportation and climate initiatives.
The partnership seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean mobility.
Newsom cited California's climate leadership, noting a 21% emissions cut since 2000 and an 81% GDP rise.
He highlighted two-thirds clean energy and growth in battery storage.

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Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, attended COP30 in Brazil and signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria to boost sustainable urban transportation and climate initiatives.
The partnership seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean mobility.
Newsom cited California's climate leadership, noting a 21% emissions cut since 2000 and an 81% GDP rise.
He highlighted two-thirds clean energy and growth in battery storage.