Ross Barkin, journalist and New York Magazine columnist, shares insights on Zoran Mamdani's political rise and his strategic partnership with Trump, highlighting Mamdani's dedication to his agenda despite ideological differences. Jonathan Watts, a Global environment writer for The Guardian, reports from COP30, revealing its shortcomings, particularly the absence of a fossil fuel phase-out plan and the overpowering influence of petro-states. Brandon Wu from ActionAid USA emphasizes the critical need for proper adaptation finance and the exclusion of fossil fuel lobbyists from climate negotiations.
