John Podesta Declares Commitment to Climate Action Amid Trump Administration
- John Podesta spoke at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, addressing concerns over climate change.
- He asserted that climate change action in the U.S. will continue despite Donald Trump's administration.
- Podesta concluded that the effort for a cleaner planet is a larger movement that transcends any single election.
At the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, John Podesta, a prominent climate diplomat and adviser to former President Barack Obama, addressed foreign officials regarding the United States' approach to climate change under President-elect Donald Trump. He emphasized that, although the Trump administration may deprioritize climate action, the commitment to addressing climate change will persist within the country. Podesta referenced Trump's intention to exit the Paris climate agreement and expressed disappointment with the election results as they relate to climate policies. He maintained that the battle for a cleaner planet surpasses any one election or political cycle, underscoring the importance of the scientific consensus on climate change.