The Headlines The Governor in the Spotlight at Climate Talks, and Escalating Violence in the West Bank
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Nov 12, 2025 Gavin Newsom steps into the spotlight at COP30, representing the U.S. after a federal absence. The discussion highlights China's role in driving down green tech costs, enabling widespread adoption of renewable energy. Controversially, the White House plans to send Border Patrol to New Orleans and Charlotte. Tensions rise in the West Bank with reports of increased settler violence. Meanwhile, private air travel skyrockets among the wealthy as they sidestep commercial disruptions during the shutdown. A heartwarming note features volunteers playing taps at veterans' funerals.
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State Leadership Fills Federal Void
- Gavin Newsom stepped into a leadership void at COP30 as the most prominent American official present.
- His speeches framed California as an economic and reliable partner in global emissions reduction amid U.S. federal absence.
China's Flood Of Cheap Green Tech
- China has become the world's clean-energy superpower by mass-producing affordable renewable tech.
- That scale is driving down costs and enabling rapid adoption of solar, wind, and EVs in developing countries.
Use Affordable Tech To Speed Adoption
- Embrace accessible renewable tech to accelerate emissions cuts in developing markets.
- Use China's low-cost supply to scale solar, EVs, and wind where affordability was a barrier.