1. Governors from several U.S. states, such as California and New Mexico, have pledged continued action against climate change at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, despite the lack of high-ranking officials from the Trump administration.
2. The U.S., being the second largest carbon dioxide emitter, is facing criticism for its stance on climate policy under President Trump's leadership.
3. The governors are aiming to show the international community that not all parts of the U.S. are backing away from efforts to combat climate change, with focus on investments in renewable energy and filling the void left by the federal government.