Newsom: US Absence 'Doubling Down on Stupid'

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, is leading the charge at the U.N. climate talks in Brazil, advocating for green energy and criticizing the U.S.s absence from key negotiations. Newsom, along with other U.S. officials, aims to show that much of the country is committed to fighting climate change, despite former President Trumps policies. Newsoms presence highlights a stark contrast with Trumps decision to skip the talks, which Newsom believes sends a message of disregard to the world. Newsom argues that by not embracing green energy, the U.S. risks losing economic power to other countries, particularly China. He emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change, pointing to rising temperatures, ocean acidification, and increased wildfires in California, and warns of economic consequences if the U.S. fails to adopt low-carbon growth. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.