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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Letters to the Editor

Illinois can make an impact on climate change and drive global action

A boat floats on Lake Michigan near Montrose Beach while the Chicago skyline is seen. (Pat Nabong/Sun-Times)

The world’s largest conference on climate, COP27, went into overtime on Nov. 18. A key outcome of COP27 will be whether any major polluting countries vow to increase their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Another key area of discussion is whether wealthier nations will pledge to financially support low- and lower-middle-income countries that face damaging losses from climate change despite their limited role in causing the problem.

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