Trump expected to withdraw from paris climate agreement
Yes, on June 1, 2017, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, a global accord aimed at mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The decision was met with widespread criticism from world leaders, scientists, and environmental groups.
The Paris Agreement was adopted by 196 countries in December 2015, with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C (3.6°F) above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C (2.7°F). The agreement also aimed to strengthen the ability of countries to deal with the impacts of climate change and support them in their efforts to adapt to its effects.
Trump's decision to withdraw from the agreement was based on his administration's claims that the accord was unfair to the United States and would harm the country's economy. He argued that the agreement would cost the US economy trillions of dollars and lead to job losses, while also failing to address the climate crisis.
However, many experts and scientists disputed these claims, arguing that the benefits of the agreement far outweighed the costs. They pointed out that the agreement would create jobs in the clean energy sector, reduce air and water pollution, and protect public health.
The withdrawal process began on August 4, 2017, when the Trump administration sent a formal notice to the United Nations, stating that the US intended to withdraw from the agreement. The withdrawal took effect on November 4, 2020, one day after the presidential election.
Despite the US withdrawal, the Paris Agreement remains in force, with almost 200 countries continuing to work together to address the climate crisis. The agreement's goals and objectives remain unchanged, and many countries have continued to make progress in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
In the years since the US withdrawal, the Trump administration has taken several steps to roll back climate policies and regulations, including:
- Repealing the Clean Power Plan, a rule aimed at reducing carbon emissions from power plants.
- Withdrawing from the Clean Car Rule, a regulation aimed at increasing fuel efficiency standards for vehicles.
- Reducing funding for climate change research and development.
- Rolling back regulations on methane emissions from oil and gas operations.
However, the Biden administration has taken steps to re-engage the US in international climate efforts and to strengthen domestic climate policies. In January 2021, the US rejoined the Paris Agreement, and the administration has set a goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.