Small bites from the UN: Terminator, outside meddling, more on that ‘annihilate’ comment

World leaders at the UN discussed the impacts of climate change, while former Vice President Al Gore participated in New York Climate Week events.
The leaders of many island nations spoke of the dangers of climate change. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore was also on scene, talking to reporters as part of New York Climate Week.
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