"Greatest con job": Trump pushes climate change denial at UNGA
Summary
President Trump criticized the United Nations and expressed doubt about climate change, calling it a deception during a speech at the UN General Assembly. He dismissed investments in green energy and suggested that countries following these practices would fail. Trump's comments go against scientific research showing the reality and risks of climate change.Key Facts
- President Trump called climate change the "greatest con job ever" at the UN.
- Trump dismissed UN predictions about climate change as false and damaging.
- Scientific research shows that global temperatures are rising due to human actions.
- Climate change leads to rising sea levels and more frequent extreme weather.
- Trump's remarks contrast with U.S. government research that confirms climate change risks.
- Trump has worked to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement.
- He signed an order stopping U.S. funding for UN climate activities.
- Coastal cities and island nations are at risk from sea level rise due to climate change.
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