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COP30 Countries move forward without U.S.

For the first time in history, the U.S. isn't at the annual world climate conference called COP30. But some countries say they're OK with that. Countries including China and Brazil are stepping up.

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Julia Simon
Julia Simon is NPR's Climate Solutions correspondent. She covers the ways governments, businesses, scientists and everyday people are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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