Experts are warning that the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a “colossal own goal” that will isolate the country. By exiting the treaty, the U.S. risks losing its influence in the booming global green energy economy and damaging its diplomatic standing. Critics argue this move leaves the U.S. behind while other nations continue to push for climate justice and renewable energy advancements.
Date: January 9, 2026. Source: apnews.com