Hey everyone! Have you heard about the latest news on climate change? 🌞🌧️🌪️ Let’s break it down together.
The United States has decided to pull out of an important group called the International Climate Loss and Damage Fund. This fund was created to help countries that are hurt the most by things like big storms, heatwaves, and droughts caused by climate change.
What’s the big deal? Well, countries that have caused more pollution over time, like the U.S., were supposed to help out countries that haven’t polluted as much but are feeling the worst effects of climate change.
Back in 2022, the U.S. promised to contribute $17.5 million to this fund. But now, the U.S. government has said they won’t be part of it anymore. 🌬️💨
But here’s some good news! 😊 Other countries are stepping up. Nations like Australia, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, along with a group called the European Union, are still supporting the fund. In fact, countries like Italy and France have each pledged $104 million! That’s a lot of money to help protect our planet. 💚
By January, the fund had promises of over $741 million to help those in need. This shows that many people around the world care about protecting our environment and helping others. 🌏❤️
Why is this important? Because climate change affects all of us, but some places feel it more than others. It’s like when you and your friends make a mess, but only some of you help clean it up. It’s fair when everyone pitches in, right?
Remember, even small actions can make a big difference. Reducing pollution, saving energy, and taking care of our planet are things we can all do! 🌱✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
