‘The world is watching’: Why US election result could dictate global progress on climate action

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The US presidential election will be decided just days ahead of the world’s most important climate negotiations at COP29. Experts say the outcome of the vote will have a profound impact on the US’ leadership role at the talks, and beyond. BANGKOK: As Ms Kamala Harris gears up to face judgement from American voters at the polls on Nov 5, Dr Vinod Thomas remembers his “most striking climate picture” of the US vice-president. It was August 2022 and Ms Harris had a broad grin on her face as she