Tag: Paris Climate Agreement
Trump withdraws U.S. from Paris climate accord; scientists respond
“This is the wrong decision for America and the planet on many levels.”
Dakota Access Pipeline begins service the same day Trump announces withdrawal...
This decision is not the first – nor will it likely be the last – from the Trump administration to move the United States backwards in climate action.
EPA reportedly helped Paris agreement opponents place op-eds in newspapers
Conservative op-eds argued wrongly that China and India are not taking action.
Trump delays Paris climate agreement
During his campaigning, Trump had assured supporters he would rip up the agreement if elected.
World holds on to Paris Climate Agreement despite U.S. threats
While the world remains hopeful that Trump won’t cancel America’s participation in the climate deal, last week’s gathering proved that the Paris accord won’t fall apart without the U.S.
From Europe to China to India, uncertainty and fear over Trump’s...
The E.U., China and other leading economies must share the brunt of the responsibility to tackle climate change.
The climate threat posed by right-wing populism’s rising tide
European nationalists are not excited about the Paris Agreement.
The Paris Pact might save the climate from Trump
Because of their leadership, the climate might be able to withstand what havoc Trump may wreak.
After Trump elected, nearly 200 nations proclaim “urgent duty” to implement...
This comes just over a week after the election of Donald Trump, who has vowed to pull the United states out of the Paris Agreement and has called climate change a Chinese-created hoax.
Radical Realism About Climate Change
If we fail, we should not be surprised if, just a few years from now, the planetary thermostat is under the control of a handful of states or military and scientific interests.
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143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.