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US votes against UN road safety declaration, citing climate concerns

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The United States was the sole nation to vote against a United Nations General Assembly declaration aimed at halving road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030. U.S. representative Dan Negrea argued that the declaration was being used as a vehicle to enforce global climate pacts and restrict mobility, despite acknowledging the public health benefits of road safety measures. This stance contrasts with the near-unanimous support from 162 other member states, including Argentina, and highlights a divergence in international priorities regarding road safety and environmental policy. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Christine Ro, Contributor ·

    The US Alone Votes Against A Road Safety Declaration

    Yesterday the UN's General Assembly passed a near-unanimous declaration on cutting road-traffic deaths in half.

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