Climate change takes center stage at UN General Assembly

Many leaders took to the stage at the UN General Assembly this week to speak about the devastating losses their countries have experienced due to climate-fueled natural disasters. Low-emitting countries are calling on historic polluters to help pay for the damage. The World’s Carolyn Beeler shares some highlights. 

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