Biden Visits Amazon, Emphasizes Climate Legacy

President Joe Biden made history as the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest, emphasizing his climate agenda amidst the looming threat of Donald Trump's return to office. During his stop in Manaus, he announced a $50 million contribution to Brazil's Amazon Fund and highlighted the U.S. surpassing its climate financing goal of $11 billion per year. Biden described the fight against climate change as a defining cause of his presidency, showcasing the economic benefits of clean energy initiatives. His visit involved meetings with Indigenous leaders and Brazilian President Lula da Silva, who pledged to end deforestation by 2030. However, the significance of Biden's initiatives is overshadowed by concerns that Trump's administration would reverse these climate policies and withdraw from international agreements. As Biden prepares for the G20 summit, the future of global climate policy remains uncertain without U.S. leadership.