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🗞️ Driving the news: Diplomatic and activist efforts to combat global warming face challenges due to a potential second Trump administration, which threatens to undo climate policies and international agreements

🔭 The context: The Biden administration and allied governments are accelerating their climate strategies, collaborating with the World Bank, China, and various nations to solidify green initiatives before the 2024 U.S. presidential election

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Trump's return could significantly hinder international climate progress, disrupting investments and cooperation essential for mitigating climate change impacts

⏭️ What's next: Key discussions and summits are planned in New York, Azerbaijan, and Brazil to strengthen global climate commitments and reassure investors in the event of U.S. policy reversals

💬 One quote: “Joe Biden has ultimately done a great service to international climate efforts with his decision not to run,” said Jochen Flasbarth, German development ministry

📈 One stat: A 2023 survey found that 67% of Americans support the U.S. remaining in the Paris Agreement, reflecting broad public resistance to Trump's climate policies

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