In a rambling address Tuesday, President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that the international organization has failed on a range of crucial issues, which he said contrasts with his administration’s successes, including his support for fossil fuels and opposition to renewable energy.
“I’ve been right about everything, and I’m telling you if you don’t get away from the green energy scam, your country is going to fail,” he said.
His words almost seemed to be part of a different reality than the one described by other speakers who talked about the urgency of addressing climate change and adopting renewable energy. But this contrast was not surprising. It has become a familiar part of the Trump administration’s interactions with many of its allies and international organizations.
Trump’s speech did not include any climate policy announcements. Some environmental advocates were…
