Editorial: At the UN climate summit, children lead while the world's politicians act like children

Leaders of at least 65 countries attending the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York City this week committed to increasing their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Unfortunately, the promises are far too modest to achieve what they need to, and the world's largest emitters - including the United States - offered little to nothing. Even as the advocacy of children such as Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and those involved in last week's global protests inspire people about the future, the anemic