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*Mason, Ian (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/meltdown-left-goes-apocalyptic-over-trump-paris-decision-aclu-calls-it-assault-on-communities-of-color/ Meltdown: Left Goes Apocalyptic over Trump Paris Decision, ACLU Calls It ‘Assault on Communities of Color’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
 
*Mason, Ian (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/meltdown-left-goes-apocalyptic-over-trump-paris-decision-aclu-calls-it-assault-on-communities-of-color/ Meltdown: Left Goes Apocalyptic over Trump Paris Decision, ACLU Calls It ‘Assault on Communities of Color’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
 
*Shaw, Adam (June 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/02/liberal-cities-react-trumps-paris-decision-green-lights/ Liberal Cities React to Trump’s Paris Decision by Shining Green Lights on Buildings]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
 
*Shaw, Adam (June 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/02/liberal-cities-react-trumps-paris-decision-green-lights/ Liberal Cities React to Trump’s Paris Decision by Shining Green Lights on Buildings]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
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*Pandolfo, Chris (June 1, 2017). [https://www.conservativereview.com/articles/liberals-are-losing-their-minds-over-trumps-climate-decision Liberals are losing their minds over Trump’s climate decision]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> and in a major blow to former President [[Barack Obama]]'s legacy,<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (June 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/1/donald-trump-withdraws-us-from-paris-climate-accor/ Trump eviscerates Obama’s Paris legacy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref> U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] announced the U.S. would withdraw from the [[Paris climate agreement]] and immediately stop its implementation,<ref name="ParisFox6/1/17">Chakraborty, Barnini (June 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-to-withdraw-from-paris-climate-pact-calls-it-unfair-for-america.html Paris Agreement on climate change: US withdraws as Trump calls it 'unfair']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref><ref name="MoonsParis6/1/17">Moons, Michelle (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-will-withdraw-from-paris-climate-accord/ Trump: U.S. Will Withdraw from Paris Climate Accord]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Easley, Jonathan (June 2, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/336014-trump-cements-america-first-doctrine-with-paris-withdrawal Trump cements 'America First' doctrine with Paris withdrawal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> including by ending payments to the U.N. Green Climate Fund.<ref>Volcovici, Valerie; Mason, Jeff (June 1, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-climatechange-trump-idUSKBN18R1J4 Trump abandons global climate pact; allies voice dismay]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref> In his announcement speech, Trump made clear that "I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris," and that "our withdrawal from the agreement represents a reassertion of America’s sovereignty."<ref name="MoonsParis6/1/17"/><ref>Mason, Ian (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/trump-time-to-put-ohio-michigan-and-pennsylvania-before-paris/ Trump: Time to Put Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania Before Paris]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Despite mockery from liberals due to the fact that the mayor of the city of Pittsburgh supported the Paris accord, Trump won the Pittsburgh metro area:
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*Pandolfo, Chris (June 1, 2017). [https://www.conservativereview.com/articles/liberals-are-losing-their-minds-over-trumps-climate-decision Liberals are losing their minds over Trump’s climate decision]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> and in a major blow to former President [[Barack Obama]]'s legacy,<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (June 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/1/donald-trump-withdraws-us-from-paris-climate-accor/ Trump eviscerates Obama’s Paris legacy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref> U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] announced the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris climate agreement and immediately stop its implementation,<ref name="ParisFox6/1/17">Chakraborty, Barnini (June 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-to-withdraw-from-paris-climate-pact-calls-it-unfair-for-america.html Paris Agreement on climate change: US withdraws as Trump calls it 'unfair']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref><ref name="MoonsParis6/1/17">Moons, Michelle (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-will-withdraw-from-paris-climate-accord/ Trump: U.S. Will Withdraw from Paris Climate Accord]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Easley, Jonathan (June 2, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/336014-trump-cements-america-first-doctrine-with-paris-withdrawal Trump cements 'America First' doctrine with Paris withdrawal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> including by ending payments to the U.N. Green Climate Fund.<ref>Volcovici, Valerie; Mason, Jeff (June 1, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-climatechange-trump-idUSKBN18R1J4 Trump abandons global climate pact; allies voice dismay]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref> In his announcement speech, Trump made clear that "I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris," and that "our withdrawal from the agreement represents a reassertion of America’s sovereignty."<ref name="MoonsParis6/1/17"/><ref>Mason, Ian (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/trump-time-to-put-ohio-michigan-and-pennsylvania-before-paris/ Trump: Time to Put Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania Before Paris]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Despite mockery from liberals due to the fact that the mayor of the city of Pittsburgh supported the Paris accord, Trump won the Pittsburgh metro area:
 
*Lee, Tony (June 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/04/trump-won-pittsburgh-metropolitan-area-paris-accord/ CityLab Analysis: Trump Actually Won Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref>
 
*Lee, Tony (June 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/04/trump-won-pittsburgh-metropolitan-area-paris-accord/ CityLab Analysis: Trump Actually Won Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref>
  

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The Paris climate agreement (also known as the Paris accord) is an international agreement intended to fight climate change. It is "the first universal, legally binding deal to tackle global warming."[1]

Origins

The Paris climate agreement was agreed to by 195 nations on December 12, 2015.[2]

At the time of its adoption, many liberals and environmentalists opposed the agreement because they did not believe it effective enough to stop supposed climate change.[3][4][5] Conservatives also opposed the agreement due to the negative economic consequences on the United States that would result from following the agreement despite its inadequacy in stopping supposed climate change, among other reasons.[6][7][8] Some conservative noted the hypocrisy of the liberals negotiating the agreement.[9]

Goals and effects

The Paris climate agreement is intended to "limit" global temperatures at 1.5 Celcius (2.7 Fahrenheit).[1] The deal requires developed nations to fund poorer nations so they can develop "green" energy and adapt to the supposed effects of climate change.[2] Numerous developing countries took advantage of this by committing to more anti-pollution/emission efforts if they are paid.[10]

China's emissions are expected to increase until 2030, while the European Union is attempting to decrease emissions by 40 percent by the same year.[10]

Conservatives noted the flawed underlying presuppositions for the agreement and the failed reasoning for remaining in it.[6][7][8]

U.S. withdrawal

To the dismay of world leaders,[11] the media,[12] and other liberals,[13] and in a major blow to former President Barack Obama's legacy,[14] U.S. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris climate agreement and immediately stop its implementation,[15][16][17] including by ending payments to the U.N. Green Climate Fund.[18] In his announcement speech, Trump made clear that "I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris," and that "our withdrawal from the agreement represents a reassertion of America’s sovereignty."[16][19][20]

Although many environmentalists opposed the Paris agreement for not being strong enough, they opposed the U.S. withdrawal, with some accusing President Trump of committing "environmental racism."[21]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gosden, Emily (December 12, 2015). Paris climate change agreement 'a major leap for mankind'. The Telegraph. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Rothwell, James; Gosden, Emily; Crilly, Rob; Millward, David (December 12, 2015). Paris climate change deal - ministers adopt historic agreement to keep global warming "well below" 2C. The Telegraph. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  3. ↑ Harvey, Fiona (December 14, 2015). Paris climate change deal too weak to help poor, critics warn. The Guardian. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  4. ↑ Chernyshova, Daria (December 11, 2015). Paris Climate Deal Unlikely to Be Strong Enough – Environmentalist Group. Sputnik. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  5. ↑ Adler, Ben (December 9, 2017). The Big Climate Agreement Won’t Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground. Mother Jones. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Hayward, John (June 1, 2017). Top 7 Worst Reasons to Keep the Paris Climate Accord. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Carney, John (May 31, 2017). Every Bad Thing We Will Avoid By Rejecting the Paris Climate Accords. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Delingpole, James (April 21, 2017). Delingpole: Climate Realists Urge President Trump to Pull out of Suicidal, Expensive and Pointless Paris Agreement. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  9. ↑ Harsanyi, David (December 4, 2015). Paris Climate Talks Reveal Progressivism’s True Hypocrisy. National Review. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Wolfgang, Ben (June 5, 2017). Developing nations in Paris climate accord threaten to keep polluting unless they’re paid. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
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  14. ↑ Wolfgang, Ben (June 1, 2017). Trump eviscerates Obama’s Paris legacy. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  15. ↑ Chakraborty, Barnini (June 1, 2017). Paris Agreement on climate change: US withdraws as Trump calls it 'unfair'. Fox News. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Moons, Michelle (June 1, 2017). Trump: U.S. Will Withdraw from Paris Climate Accord. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  17. ↑ Easley, Jonathan (June 2, 2017). Trump cements 'America First' doctrine with Paris withdrawal. The Hill. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  18. ↑ Volcovici, Valerie; Mason, Jeff (June 1, 2017). Trump abandons global climate pact; allies voice dismay. Reuters. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  19. ↑ Mason, Ian (June 1, 2017). Trump: Time to Put Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania Before Paris. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  20. ↑ Despite mockery from liberals due to the fact that the mayor of the city of Pittsburgh supported the Paris accord, Trump won the Pittsburgh metro area:
  21. ↑ Williams, Thomas D. (June 6, 2017). Trump Accused of ‘Environmental Racism’ in Withdrawal from Paris Agreement. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 6, 2017.

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