"The US, the biggest historical emitter of greenhouse gases, will no longer participate in the loss and damage fund, abandoning vital support for climate-affected nations."
"Climate advocates condemn the US retreat from funding, noting that at a crucial moment this decision sends the wrong message and undermines international cooperation."
The Trump administration has pulled the US from a global initiative designed to provide financial support to developing countries suffering from climate change consequences. This withdrawal follows the establishment of a loss and damage fund at the Cop28 UN climate summit, a significant achievement for these nations advocating for reparations despite their minimal contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. Critics, including climate policy experts, have expressed alarm that this decision from a major historical polluter risks eroding trust and cooperation needed to tackle climate challenges effectively.
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