California Gov. Newsom headed to Brazil next week for COP30 climate summit

California Gov. Newsom subbing in for Trump at COP30 climate change conference

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will take his Trump-trolling game to Belém, Brazil next week as the most prominent official to represent the U.S. at the COP30 international climate change talks. President Trump has oft dismissed climate change as a hoax or a “con job” and is not sending representatives to the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, which runs from Nov. 10 through 21. He has withdrawn the U.S. from international climate pacts…

Newsom to attend UN climate summit in Brazil as Trump skips

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is gearing up to attend the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil next week, while no member of the Trump administration plans to show up. Newsom is looking to expand his international status after California voters handed him a redistricting win against President Donald Trump this week. This marks the first time the Democratic governor and likely 2028 presidential contender will attend COP, whic…

Fresh off redistricting win, Newsom to head to climate talks in Brazil

SACRAMENTO, California — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday confirmed he plans to attend the United Nations climate conference in Brazil next week, on the heels of a resounding political victory against President Donald Trump. The Democrat and likely 2028 White House aspirant will be the highest-profile government representative there from the United States after the Trump administration decided not to send any high-ranking officials. Ste…

California Gov. Newsom headed to Brazil next week for COP30 climate summit

California Gov. Newsom will travel to Brazil next week to participate in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, his office said.

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This year’s flagship climate talks are happening in Brazil near the Amazon rainforest.

As Trump abandons people and the planet, Governor Newsom heads to COP30 in Brazil

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