Summary

President Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest, emphasizing the global urgency of combating climate change.

During his historic visit, he called protecting the environment “a fight for humanity, citing achievements such as rejoining the Paris Agreement, boosting climate financing to $11 billion annually, and advancing green energy through the Inflation Reduction Act

He announced new conservation efforts, including $50 million for the Amazon Fund, and declared Nov. 17 as International Conservation Day.

Biden urged leaders to prioritize both environmental protection and economic growth, leaving a climate-focused legacy amid concerns over President-elect Trump’s rollback plans.

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    9 hours ago

    What if, Iran grow in power in the region? Why do an American citizen care for? If Iran intervene in oil deal between US and nations in the region, then they can, work with these nations to rebel Iran, you know like how they are doing with Ukraine.

    Commiting war crimes and genocide in the name of stopping Iran is lame and stupid.

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      7 hours ago

      Commiting war crimes and genocide in the name of stopping Iran is lame and stupid

      Tell this to Netanyahu. Iran is also not afraid of committing warcrimes.