UN passes first declaration on sea level rise, protecting island nations’ sovereignty

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By Jake BittleSep 24, 2026, 1:22 pm79 ptsTrending
President Donald Trump’s second term has been a nightmare for global cooperation on climate change. Trump has yanked the United States from the Paris climate agreement, attacked a global agreement on a carbon tax for cargo ships, and threatened countries with tariffs if they get too vocal about climate. …

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