UN Climate Summit

“[Last] Tuesday, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden launched a plan to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming. The announcement was part of a broader effort with the European Union and other nations to reduce overall methane emissions worldwide by 30% by 2030.” (AP News)

“Banks, insurers and investors with $130 trillion at their disposal pledged [last] Wednesday to put combating climate change at the centre of their work, and gained support in the form of efforts to put green investing on a firmer footing.” (Reuters)

“Former U.S. President Barack Obama called on Monday for rich nations to end years of deadlock with developing countries over cash for climate change, and criticised China and Russia for their ‘lack of urgency’ in curbing emissions.” (Reuters)
 

The left points to climate-related disasters and calls for additional actions by world leaders to combat climate change.

The right is skeptical of unenforceable pledges by world leaders and questions whether they have sufficient domestic support for their commitments.