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The Paris climate agreement was agreed to by 195 nations on December 12, 2015.<ref name="Rothwell">Rothwell, James; Gosden, Emily; Crilly, Rob; Millward, David (December 12, 2015). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/paris-climate-change-conference/12047133/Final-text-of-climate-deal-to-be-released-imminently.html Paris climate change deal - ministers adopt historic agreement to keep global warming "well below" 2C]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref>

The Paris climate agreement was agreed to by 195 nations on December 12, 2015.<ref name="Rothwell">Rothwell, James; Gosden, Emily; Crilly, Rob; Millward, David (December 12, 2015). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/paris-climate-change-conference/12047133/Final-text-of-climate-deal-to-be-released-imminently.html Paris climate change deal - ministers adopt historic agreement to keep global warming "well below" 2C]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref>

At the time of its adoption, many [[liberal]]s and [[environmentalist]]s opposed the agreement because they did not believe it effective enough to stop supposed climate change.<ref>Harvey, Fiona (December 14, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/14/paris-climate-change-deal-cop21-oxfam-actionaid Paris climate change deal too weak to help poor, critics warn]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Chernyshova, Daria (December 11, 2015). [https://sputniknews.com/analysis/201512111031601573-climate-change-paris-talks/ Paris Climate Deal Unlikely to Be Strong Enough – Environmentalist Group]. ''Sputnik''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Adler, Ben (December 9, 2017). [http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2015/12/paris-climate-agreement-wont-keep-fossil-fuels-ground/ The Big Climate Agreement Won’t Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground]. ''Mother Jones''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref> [[Conservative]]s 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.<ref name="Hayward">Hayward, John (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/top-7-worst-reasons-keep-paris-climate-accord/ Top 7 Worst Reasons to Keep the Paris Climate Accord]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="Carney">Carney, John (May 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/economics/2017/05/31/every-bad-thing-avoided-rejecting-paris-climate-accords/ Every Bad Thing We Will Avoid By Rejecting the Paris Climate Accords]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="Delingpole">Delingpole, James (April 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/21/delingpole-climate-realists-urge-president-trump-to-pull-out-of-suicidal-expensive-and-pointless-paris-agreement/ Delingpole: Climate Realists Urge President Trump to Pull out of Suicidal, Expensive and Pointless Paris Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="Harbin">Harbin, Christine (June 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/the-paris-climate-agreement-was-a-terrible-deal-for-the-us/article/2624974 The Paris climate agreement was a terrible deal for the US]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref> Some conservatives noted the [[hypocrisy]] of the liberals negotiating the agreement.<ref>Harsanyi, David (December 4, 2015). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/427989/paris-climate-talks-reveal-progressivisms-true-hypocrisy-david-harsanyi Paris Climate Talks Reveal Progressivism’s True Hypocrisy]. ''National Review''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref>

At the time of its adoption, many [[liberal]]s and [[environmentalist]]s opposed the agreement because they did not believe it effective enough to stop supposed climate change.<ref>Harvey, Fiona (December 14, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/14/paris-climate-change-deal-cop21-oxfam-actionaid Paris climate change deal too weak to help poor, critics warn]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Chernyshova, Daria (December 11, 2015). [https://sputniknews.com/analysis/201512111031601573-climate-change-paris-talks/ Paris Climate Deal Unlikely to Be Strong Enough – Environmentalist Group]. ''Sputnik''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Adler, Ben (December 9, 2017). [https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2015/12/paris-climate-agreement-wont-keep-fossil-fuels-ground/ The Big Climate Agreement Won’t Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground]. ''Mother Jones''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref> [[Conservative]]s 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.<ref name="Hayward">Hayward, John (June 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/top-7-worst-reasons-keep-paris-climate-accord/ Top 7 Worst Reasons to Keep the Paris Climate Accord]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="Carney">Carney, John (May 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/economics/2017/05/31/every-bad-thing-avoided-rejecting-paris-climate-accords/ Every Bad Thing We Will Avoid By Rejecting the Paris Climate Accords]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="Delingpole">Delingpole, James (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/21/delingpole-climate-realists-urge-president-trump-to-pull-out-of-suicidal-expensive-and-pointless-paris-agreement/ Delingpole: Climate Realists Urge President Trump to Pull out of Suicidal, Expensive and Pointless Paris Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="Harbin">Harbin, Christine (June 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/the-paris-climate-agreement-was-a-terrible-deal-for-the-us/article/2624974 The Paris climate agreement was a terrible deal for the US]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref> Some conservatives noted the [[hypocrisy]] of the liberals negotiating the agreement.<ref>Harsanyi, David (December 4, 2015). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/427989/paris-climate-talks-reveal-progressivisms-true-hypocrisy-david-harsanyi Paris Climate Talks Reveal Progressivism’s True Hypocrisy]. ''National Review''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref>

==Goals and effects==

==Goals and effects==

The Paris climate agreement is intended to "limit" global temperatures at 1.5 Celsius (2.7 [[Fahrenheit]]) above pre-industrial levels.<ref name="Gosden"/> The deal requires developed nations to fund poorer nations so they can develop [[Alternative energy|"green" energy]] and adapt to the supposed effects of climate change, which is achieved through a new fund called the "Green Climate Fund."<ref name="Rothwell"/> Numerous developing countries took advantage of this by committing to more anti-pollution/emission efforts if they are paid.<ref name="Wolfgang">Wolfgang, Ben (June 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/5/paris-climate-agreement-shares-nations-wealth/ Developing nations in Paris climate accord threaten to keep polluting unless they’re paid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Delingpole, James (June 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/07/delingpole-paris-trump-just-dodged-a-2-5-trillion-bullet/ DELINGPOLE: Paris – Trump Just Dodged A $2.5 Trillion Bullet]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref> When adding up all the pledges made by the signatory nations in the Paris agreement, the agreement, if fully enforced, would not meet its global temperature limit.<ref>Delingpole, James (November 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/01/delingpole-trump-vindicated-now-even-the-un-confirms-that-the-paris-climate-accord-was-a-complete-waste-of-space/ Delingpole: Trump Vindicated; Now Even the UN Confirms That the Paris Climate Accord Was a Complete Waste of Space]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.</ref> Yet, the climate science [[establishment]] continues to insist that a large portion of the [[Earth]] will become a desert if the Paris agreement is not adhered to.<ref>Siciliano, John (January 1, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/earth-becoming-a-desert-without-climate-deal-scientists-warn/article/2644599 Earth becoming a desert without climate deal, scientists warn]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2018.</ref>

The Paris climate agreement is intended to "limit" global temperatures at 1.5 Celsius (2.7 [[Fahrenheit]]) above pre-industrial levels.<ref name="Gosden"/> The deal requires developed nations to fund poorer nations so they can develop [[Alternative energy|"green" energy]] and adapt to the supposed effects of climate change, which is achieved through a new fund called the "Green Climate Fund."<ref name="Rothwell"/> Numerous developing countries took advantage of this by committing to more anti-pollution/emission efforts if they are paid.<ref name="Wolfgang">Wolfgang, Ben (June 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/5/paris-climate-agreement-shares-nations-wealth/ Developing nations in Paris climate accord threaten to keep polluting unless they’re paid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Delingpole, James (June 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/07/delingpole-paris-trump-just-dodged-a-2-5-trillion-bullet/ DELINGPOLE: Paris – Trump Just Dodged A $2.5 Trillion Bullet]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref> When adding up all the pledges made by the signatory nations in the Paris agreement, the agreement, if fully enforced, would not meet its global temperature limit.<ref>Delingpole, James (November 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/01/delingpole-trump-vindicated-now-even-the-un-confirms-that-the-paris-climate-accord-was-a-complete-waste-of-space/ Delingpole: Trump Vindicated; Now Even the UN Confirms That the Paris Climate Accord Was a Complete Waste of Space]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.</ref> Yet, the climate science [[establishment]] continues to insist that a large portion of the [[Earth]] will become a desert if the Paris agreement is not adhered to.<ref>Siciliano, John (January 1, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/earth-becoming-a-desert-without-climate-deal-scientists-warn/article/2644599 Earth becoming a desert without climate deal, scientists warn]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2018.</ref>

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.<ref name="Wolfgang"/> By November 2017, global emissions had risen by 2%, with China's increase being very large.<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (November 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/13/global-emissions-2-pct-despite-us-drop/ Paris deal failing? Global emissions up 2% despite U.S. drop; Chinese pollution skyrockets]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref>

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.<ref name="Wolfgang"/> By November 2017, global emissions had risen by 2%, with China's increase being very large.<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (November 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/13/global-emissions-2-pct-despite-us-drop/ Paris deal failing? Global emissions up 2% despite U.S. drop; Chinese pollution skyrockets]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref>

Despite their climate pledges for the agreement, [[G-20]] countries continued investing in [[fossil fuels]] – four times as much than in renewable energy.<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (July 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/5/despite-paris-deal-g20-countries-continue-sweethea/ Despite Paris accord, G-20 countries invest four times as much in fossil fuels as green energy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref> Despite European [[environmental alarmism]], U.S. coal exports to Europe (along with Asia) rose 60% in early 2017 compared to the previous year.<ref>Multiple references:

Despite their climate pledges for the agreement, [[G-20]] countries continued investing in [[fossil fuels]] – four times as much than in renewable energy.<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (July 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/5/despite-paris-deal-g20-countries-continue-sweethea/ Despite Paris accord, G-20 countries invest four times as much in fossil fuels as green energy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref> Despite European [[environmental alarmism]], U.S. coal exports to Europe (along with Asia) rose 60% in early 2017 compared to the previous year.<ref>Multiple references:

*Siciliano, John (July 31, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/us-coal-floods-europe-despite-continents-fear-about-climate-change/article/2630079 US coal floods Europe despite continent's fear about climate change]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.

*Siciliano, John (July 31, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/us-coal-floods-europe-despite-continents-fear-about-climate-change/article/2630079 US coal floods Europe despite continent's fear about climate change]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.

*Gardner, Timothy; Chestney, Nina (July 27, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-coal-exports-idUSKBN1AD0DU U.S. coal exports soar, in boost to Trump energy agenda, data shows]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.</ref> According to Lawrence Solomon of the environmentalist organization Energy Probe, "most signatories are ignoring, if not altogether abandoning Paris commitments."<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (October 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/22/report-most-signatories-are-ignoring-or-abandoning-paris-climate-commitments/ Report: Most Signatories Are ‘Ignoring’ or ‘Abandoning’ Paris Climate Commitments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref>

*Gardner, Timothy; Chestney, Nina (July 27, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-coal-exports-idUSKBN1AD0DU U.S. coal exports soar, in boost to Trump energy agenda, data shows]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.</ref> According to Lawrence Solomon of the environmentalist organization Energy Probe, "most signatories are ignoring, if not altogether abandoning Paris commitments."<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (October 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/22/report-most-signatories-are-ignoring-or-abandoning-paris-climate-commitments/ Report: Most Signatories Are ‘Ignoring’ or ‘Abandoning’ Paris Climate Commitments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref>

Conservatives noted the flawed underlying presuppositions for the agreement and the failed reasoning for remaining in it.<ref name="Hayward"/><ref name="Carney"/><ref name="Delingpole"/><ref name="Harbin"/>

Conservatives noted the flawed underlying presuppositions for the agreement and the failed reasoning for remaining in it.<ref name="Hayward"/><ref name="Carney"/><ref name="Delingpole"/><ref name="Harbin"/>

===Efforts to reduce carbon emissions===

===Efforts to reduce carbon emissions===

[[France]] stopped granting licenses for oil and gas exploration in France and its territories,<ref>Bamat, Joseph (June 23, 2017). [http://www.france24.com/en/20170623-france-stop-giving-oil-exploration-licences France to stop granting oil exploration licences]. ''France 24''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> and it set a goal of ending the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2040 in its effort to comply with the agreement's carbon reduction goals.<ref>Henry, Devin (July 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/340809-france-to-end-sales-of-gasoline-diesel-vehicles-by-2040 France to end sales of gasoline, diesel vehicles by 2040]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Samuel, Henry (July 6, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/06/france-ban-petrol-diesel-vehicles-2040/ France to 'ban all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040']. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Chrisafis, Angelique; Vaughan, Adam (July 6, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jul/06/france-ban-petrol-diesel-cars-2040-emmanuel-macron-volvo France to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> The [[United Kingdom]] also set a goal of banning gasoline or diesel vehicles by 2040.<ref>Henry, Devin (July 26, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/343866-uk-to-ban-diesel-gasoline-vehicles-by-2040 UK to ban diesel, gasoline vehicles by 2040]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.</ref>

[[France]] stopped granting licenses for oil and gas exploration in France and its territories,<ref>Bamat, Joseph (June 23, 2017). [http://www.france24.com/en/20170623-france-stop-giving-oil-exploration-licences France to stop granting oil exploration licences]. ''France 24''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> and it set a goal of ending the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2040 in its effort to comply with the agreement's carbon reduction goals.<ref>Henry, Devin (July 6, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/340809-france-to-end-sales-of-gasoline-diesel-vehicles-by-2040 France to end sales of gasoline, diesel vehicles by 2040]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Samuel, Henry (July 6, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/06/france-ban-petrol-diesel-vehicles-2040/ France to 'ban all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040']. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Chrisafis, Angelique; Vaughan, Adam (July 6, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jul/06/france-ban-petrol-diesel-cars-2040-emmanuel-macron-volvo France to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> The [[United Kingdom]] also set a goal of banning gasoline or diesel vehicles by 2040.<ref>Henry, Devin (July 26, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/343866-uk-to-ban-diesel-gasoline-vehicles-by-2040 UK to ban diesel, gasoline vehicles by 2040]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.</ref>

==Legality under U.S. law==

==Legality under U.S. law==

To the dismay of world leaders,<ref>Multiple references:

To the dismay of world leaders,<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/paris-agreement-on-climate-change-world-reaction-to-us-pullout.html Paris agreement on climate change: World reaction to US pullout]. ''Fox News''. June 1, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/paris-agreement-on-climate-change-world-reaction-to-us-pullout.html Paris agreement on climate change: World reaction to US pullout]. ''Fox News''. June 1, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

*Wolfgang, Ben (June 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/1/angela-merkel-emmanuel-macron-exit-paris-climate-d/ European leaders say Trump’s exit from Paris climate deal is ‘irreversible’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.

*Wolfgang, Ben (June 1, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/1/angela-merkel-emmanuel-macron-exit-paris-climate-d/ European leaders say Trump’s exit from Paris climate deal is ‘irreversible’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.

*Henry, Devin (June 3, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/336176-globe-heaps-scorn-on-trump-for-paris-exit Globe heaps scorn on Trump for Paris exit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 3, 2017.

*Henry, Devin (June 3, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/336176-globe-heaps-scorn-on-trump-for-paris-exit Globe heaps scorn on Trump for Paris exit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 3, 2017.

</ref> the media,<ref>Multiple references:

</ref> the media,<ref>Multiple references:

*Kurtz, Howard (June 2, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/02/getting-hot-in-here-why-media-hate-trumps-climate-deal-exit.html Getting hot in here: Why the media hate Trump's climate deal exit]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.

*Kurtz, Howard (June 2, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/02/getting-hot-in-here-why-media-hate-trumps-climate-deal-exit.html Getting hot in here: Why the media hate Trump's climate deal exit]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.

*Adams, Becket (June 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/media-drop-all-pretense-of-objectivity-to-bemoan-us-withdrawal-from-paris-agreement/article/2624726 Media drop all pretense of objectivity to bemoan US withdrawal from Paris Agreement]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.

*Adams, Becket (June 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/media-drop-all-pretense-of-objectivity-to-bemoan-us-withdrawal-from-paris-agreement/article/2624726 Media drop all pretense of objectivity to bemoan US withdrawal from Paris Agreement]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.

*Kurtz, Howard (June 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/05/climate-coverage-opposing-not-just-trumps-policies-but-presidents-persona.html Climate coverage: Opposing not just Trump's policies but the president's persona]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref> and other liberals,<ref>Multiple references:

*Kurtz, Howard (June 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/05/climate-coverage-opposing-not-just-trumps-policies-but-presidents-persona.html Climate coverage: Opposing not just Trump's policies but the president's persona]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref> and other liberals,<ref>Multiple references:

*Griswold, Alex (June 1, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/politics/traitorous-act-war-liberals-angrily-react-trump-pulling-paris-agreement/ ‘Traitorous Act of War’: Liberals Angrily React to Trump Pulling Out of Paris Agreement]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

*Griswold, Alex (June 1, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/traitorous-act-war-liberals-angrily-react-trump-pulling-paris-agreement/ ‘Traitorous Act of War’: Liberals Angrily React to Trump Pulling Out of Paris Agreement]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke (June 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/paris-agreement-on-climate-change-washington-reacts-to-us-pullout.html Paris Agreement on climate change: Washington reacts to US pullout]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke (June 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/paris-agreement-on-climate-change-washington-reacts-to-us-pullout.html Paris Agreement on climate change: Washington reacts to US pullout]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 1, 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.

*Mason, Ian (June 1, 2017). [https://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). [https://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.

*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:

*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). [https://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). [https://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). [https://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). [https://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). [https://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). [https://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>

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."<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/06/trump-accused-of-environmental-racism-in-withdrawal-from-paris-agreement/ Trump Accused of ‘Environmental Racism’ in Withdrawal from Paris Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref>

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."<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/06/trump-accused-of-environmental-racism-in-withdrawal-from-paris-agreement/ Trump Accused of ‘Environmental Racism’ in Withdrawal from Paris Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref>

Some globalists, such as EU Commission President [[Jean-Claude Juncker]],<ref>https://www.politico.eu/article/trump-climate-juncker-you-cant-leave-paris-deal-overnight/</ref> said that Trump's decision to leave the agreement was illegal because the supposedly non-binding agreement had a clause that does not allow countries to leave until 4 years after its ratification.<ref name="snopes.com">https://www.snopes.com/2017/06/01/authority-paris-agreement/</ref> As stated earlier in the 'legality' section, the argument that the clause is binding would defeat the argument that Obama had the authority to enter the agreement without the consent of the Senate. Some respond that the authority for the legally binding elements of the agreement are derived from the UNFCCC, a prior agreement that was ratified by Congress,<ref name="snopes.com"/> but the UNFCCC does not mention many of the binding elements in the Paris Agreement, such as the requirement for emission 'targets'.<ref name="heritage.org"/> A very small minority believe that President Trump's decision to leave the agreement was illegal due to the fact that it was performed unilaterally with an executive order. Even ignoring the [[Liberal hypocrisy]] in their beliefs, the Supreme Court essentially legalized the unilateral withdrawal from any agreements by refusing to hear a case against President Carter's decision to withdraw from the China-US Mutual Defense Treaty, which was a binding agreement ratified by the Senate.<ref>https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-06-02/trump-paris-climate-change-and-constitutional-realities</ref>

Some globalists, such as EU Commission President [[Jean-Claude Juncker]],<ref>https://www.politico.eu/article/trump-climate-juncker-you-cant-leave-paris-deal-overnight/</ref> said that Trump's decision to leave the agreement was illegal because the supposedly non-binding agreement had a clause that does not allow countries to leave until 4 years after its ratification.<ref name="snopes.com">https://www.snopes.com/2017/06/01/authority-paris-agreement/</ref> As stated earlier in the 'legality' section, the argument that the clause is binding would defeat the argument that Obama had the authority to enter the agreement without the consent of the Senate. Some respond that the authority for the legally binding elements of the agreement are derived from the UNFCCC, a prior agreement that was ratified by Congress,<ref name="snopes.com"/> but the UNFCCC does not mention many of the binding elements in the Paris Agreement, such as the requirement for emission 'targets'.<ref name="heritage.org"/> A very small minority believe that President Trump's decision to leave the agreement was illegal due to the fact that it was performed unilaterally with an executive order. Even ignoring the [[Liberal hypocrisy]] in their beliefs, the Supreme Court essentially legalized the unilateral withdrawal from any agreements by refusing to hear a case against President Carter's decision to withdraw from the China-US Mutual Defense Treaty, which was a binding agreement ratified by the Senate.<ref>https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-06-02/trump-paris-climate-change-and-constitutional-realities</ref>

According to a [[Washington Post]]–[[ABC News]] poll, 59% of Americans opposed the decision to withdraw from the agreement versus 28% in support.<ref>Savransy, Rebecca (June 5, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/336408-poll-public-opposes-trumps-withdrawal-from-paris-deal-by-21-margin Poll: Public opposes Trump's withdrawal from Paris deal by 2:1 margin]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref> However, a Rasmussen poll found that 41% of Americans believed the Paris agreement would have increased energy costs versus 20% thinking the opposite and 23% saying it would have no effect.<ref>Starr, Penny (June 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/06/poll-americans-agree-with-trump-on-paris-agreement-41-say-deal-would-increase-energy-costs/ Poll: Americans Agree with Trump on Paris Agreement: 41% Say Deal Would Increase Energy Costs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref>

According to a [[Washington Post]]–[[ABC News]] poll, 59% of Americans opposed the decision to withdraw from the agreement versus 28% in support.<ref>Savransy, Rebecca (June 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/336408-poll-public-opposes-trumps-withdrawal-from-paris-deal-by-21-margin Poll: Public opposes Trump's withdrawal from Paris deal by 2:1 margin]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref> However, a Rasmussen poll found that 41% of Americans believed the Paris agreement would have increased energy costs versus 20% thinking the opposite and 23% saying it would have no effect.<ref>Starr, Penny (June 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/06/poll-americans-agree-with-trump-on-paris-agreement-41-say-deal-would-increase-energy-costs/ Poll: Americans Agree with Trump on Paris Agreement: 41% Say Deal Would Increase Energy Costs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref>

Many Democrat-controlled states opposed Trump's action, and [[Hawaii]] became the first state to enact a law implementing the Paris agreement's standards.<ref>Phillips, Ariella (June 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/hawaii-first-state-to-enact-law-in-step-with-paris-agreement-after-trump-signals-exit/article/2625164 Hawaii first state to enact law in step with Paris Agreement after Trump signals exit]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref>

Many Democrat-controlled states opposed Trump's action, and [[Hawaii]] became the first state to enact a law implementing the Paris agreement's standards.<ref>Phillips, Ariella (June 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/hawaii-first-state-to-enact-law-in-step-with-paris-agreement-after-trump-signals-exit/article/2625164 Hawaii first state to enact law in step with Paris Agreement after Trump signals exit]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref>

An app was created for people opposed to President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement.<ref>Siciliano, John (June 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dont-like-trumps-decision-on-paris-theres-an-app-for-that/article/2625201 Don't like Trump's decision on Paris? There's an app for that]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref>

An app was created for people opposed to President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement.<ref>Siciliano, John (June 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dont-like-trumps-decision-on-paris-theres-an-app-for-that/article/2625201 Don't like Trump's decision on Paris? There's an app for that]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref>

Despite left-wing and [[establishment]] criticism of U.S. withdrawal from the agreement, the U.S. was well on its way to reducing admissions, showing that the Paris agreement was unnecessary for the U.S. from an emissions perspective.<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (June 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/paris-climate-goals-attainable-without-us-governme/ Who needs Paris? U.S. is well on its way to lower emissions with economic, technological changes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref>

Despite left-wing and [[establishment]] criticism of U.S. withdrawal from the agreement, the U.S. was well on its way to reducing admissions, showing that the Paris agreement was unnecessary for the U.S. from an emissions perspective.<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (June 21, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/paris-climate-goals-attainable-without-us-governme/ Who needs Paris? U.S. is well on its way to lower emissions with economic, technological changes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref>

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