President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as “the greatest con job” in the world during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, doubling down on his skepticism of global environmental initiatives and multilateral institutions.
Scientists say climate change is real, mostly caused by humans, and getting worse. They point to rising temperatures, stronger storms, and melting ice as clear signs. Groups like the UN have warned that waiting too long to act could cause serious damage to the planet and people.
Trump spoke on climate change for several minutes during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly, which lasted nearly an hour and covered a wide range of global topics and issues. Trump criticized the European Union for reducing its carbon footprint, which he claimed has taken a toll on its economy, and warned countries that have invested heavily in renewable energy that their economies will suffer.
