COP26: What’s at stake for California during U.N. global climate conference

Update: Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 29 he will not be attending the U.N. climate change conference. His press office cited “family obligations” and said Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis will go in his place.

The full statement: “Due to family obligations, Governor Newsom will no longer be traveling to the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and will instead be participating virtually, focusing on California’s landmark climate change policies. Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis will be lead the California delegation to COP26 in Governor Newsom’s stead.”