COP30 Climate Conference Begins in Brazil
The COP30 climate-change conference is scheduled to start in Brazil. Despite being the world's second-largest CO2 emitter, the United States will not send high-ranking government officials to the event.
This absence could potentially increase China's influence during the negotiations.
"The US, the world's second-biggest CO2 emitter, has no plan to send top officials, possibly giving China greater influence in the talks."
Summary: The US absence of senior delegates at COP30 might shift negotiation power towards China, impacting global climate discussions in Brazil.