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    I went to COP30—and saw how the rest of the world is pushing climate action even as the U.S. steps back

    I went to COP30—and saw how the rest of the world is pushing climate action even as the U.S. steps back

    Amid the diplomatic gridlock, perhaps the real story of COP30 was happening outside the negotiation halls.

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    November 28, 2025

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