As COP29 kicks off, US Special Envoy John Podesta asserts that the fight against climate change will persist despite Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House. Podesta criticized Trump as a climate denier poised to reverse environmental protections and exit the Paris Agreement. Although experts foresee significant setbacks in climate action, Podesta emphasized that states and cities will continue efforts to reduce emissions. The conference, marked by dire warnings about global warming, aims to facilitate funding for poorer nations grappling with climate impacts, highlighting the urgent need for collective action.