California Governor Newsom Advocates for Climate Action in New York Meetings
California Governor Gavin Newsom met with world and business leaders in New York, on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, to advance climate action and clean energy, while criticizing President Trump's stance on the issue.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 23, 2026 —
California Governor Gavin Newsom participated in a series of meetings with international and business leaders in New York City. These discussions took place concurrently with the United Nations General Assembly. The primary focus of these engagements was to advance climate action and promote clean energy initiatives.
During his time in New York, Governor Newsom also articulated his criticisms regarding President Trump’s position on climate change issues. The specific nature of the world and business leaders present, the exact outcomes of the meetings, and further details on the proposed climate actions or clean energy projects were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the specific criticisms leveled against President Trump’s stance were not detailed.
Governor Newsom’s participation in these high-level discussions underscores California’s ongoing commitment to climate policy and sustainable energy development on a global stage. The meetings were intended to foster collaboration and drive progress in addressing environmental challenges. The duration of his visit and the full scope of his agenda were not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by JENNIFER McDERMOTT, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.
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