Newsom to attend UN climate summit in Brazil as Trump skips

Newsom to attend UN climate summit in Brazil as Trump skips

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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is gearing up to attend the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil next week, while no member of the Trump administration plans to show up.

Newsom is looking to expand his international status after California voters handed him a redistricting win against President Donald Trump this week. This marks the first time the Democratic governor and likely 2028 presidential contender will attend COP, which begins Nov. 10 and ends Nov. 21.

California's government is particularly cognizant of climate change and the perceived economic benefits of green energy, whereas the Trump administration has taken strides to move away from renewable energy sources and instead invest in the revival of oil and gas production.

"I just want to make sure everyone understands we’re maybe 2000 miles from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but we’re a world away in terms of our mindset on these issues," Newsom told Politico, which reported on his travel plans next week.