https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-united-states-is-skipping-cop31-in-turkeyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-united-states-is-skipping-cop31-in-turkeyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-united-states-is-skipping-cop31-in-turkey#u202324Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:26:01 +0000The United States is skipping COP31 in Turkey, where world leaders have gathered for international climate negotiations. At the summit, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for immediate and drastic fossil fuel emissions cuts and urged climate justice. Meanwhile, analysis shows climate-finance pledges have fallen 70 percent as countries meet at the conference. World leaders have set out clashing priorities as the summit turns to formal negotiations, with Catholic groups and international delegations pressing for stronger commitments on funding and fossil fuel phaseouts.Why