UN climate chief says Trump scores 'own goal' with treaty retreat

Washington, United States (AFP) Jan 8, 2026
The UN climate chief led a chorus of criticism Thursday over President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from a bedrock climate treaty, calling it a "colossal own goal" that will only harm his country. Trump released a presidential memorandum Wednesday ordering the withdrawal from 66 global organizations and treaties - roughly half affiliated with the United Nations - f