Harris Steps Up as Biden Skips UN Climate Summit
Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the annual United Nations climate summit, known as COP28, in Dubai on behalf of President Biden, who will not be attending due to his focus on other global issues. Harris will highlight the Biden-Harris administration's achievements in delivering an ambitious climate agenda and announce U.S. initiatives to enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, some climate activists express disappointment over Biden's absence, believing it undermines international efforts to address climate change. Harris will be accompanied by top climate officials, including John F. Kerry, Ali Zaidi, and John Podesta. The White House has not provided a detailed schedule for Harris at the summit.