The most important UN climate change conference in years is taking place in Belém, Brazil this November. It marks the 10th anniversary of the historic Paris Agreement, which committed nearly every country on Earth to work together to limit global warming.
They have lost their way, making this a crucial moment to show the world whether world leaders can continue progress despite severe headwinds. The US, one of the planet’s biggest polluters, has turned its back on negotiations as President Donald Trump works to disrupt renewable energy projects and promote fossil fuels. Generative AI is also making the transition to clean energy more difficult as data centers demand more energy. The Verge Keeping track of key developments and demonstrations at the climate talks as delegates grapple with all these challenges.