At the UN General Assembly, President Trump dismissed climate change as “the greatest con job” and called global climate efforts and renewable energy investments economically damaging. He doubled down on fossil fuel expansion, with his remarks contrasting sharply with the UN’s push for urgent climate action and clean energy investment. Reuters covers the news.
Elsewhere, as Belém prepares to host COP30, the city faces a housing crisis fuelled by a surge in short-term rentals targeting summit attendees, displacing local residents. Despite challenges, residents remain committed to the summit’s climate mission and are working to create community-driven accommodation solutions. The Guardian reports on the story.
