Trump signs paperwork to exit Paris climate agreement
Trump signs document to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, marking a significant decision in the United States' approach to global climate policy. This move has sparked extensive debate about the implications for international climate agreements and environmental efforts.
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On late Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement, marking a significant change in the country's environmental policy. This decision signifies the nation's second exit from the Paris climate accord.
"I'm revoking nearly 80 destructive radical executive actions of the previous administration," Trump stated during the signing ceremony. He has consistently viewed clean energy as costly and inefficient, and in this context, he declared a national energy emergency, underscoring the need to exploit the vast oil and gas resources available in the country. He pledged to amplify efforts in the extraction and use of fossil fuels, asserting, "We will drill, baby, drill."
"We have something that no other manufacturing nation will ever have - the largest amount of oil and gas of any country on Earth," he claimed. "And we are going to use it."
The Paris climate accord, established in December 2015, is a global initiative aimed at addressing human-induced global warming and associated challenges, with the U.S. officially joining in September 2016.
The U.S. has experienced notable shifts in its stance toward the Paris climate accord over the past decade. During his initial term, Trump announced the country's first withdrawal in June 2017, which became official in November 2020, marking a major setback for international efforts to address the climate crisis.
Subsequently, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on January 20, 2021, to re-enter the agreement, reaffirming America’s dedication to global climate accords.
Trump's latest executive order signifies yet another round of fluctuating commitments regarding the U.S. response to climate change on the international stage.
In conjunction with the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, Trump also discussed domestic energy and environmental policies. He criticized the previous administration's climate initiatives, declaring, "We will end the Biden administration's Green New Deal." This announcement indicates a reversal of tactics aimed at cutting carbon emissions and fostering renewable energy sources.
Moreover, Trump revealed intentions to eliminate electric vehicle incentives, arguing that doing so would support the conventional automotive industry. His administration is shifting its focus away from electric vehicle promotion, aiming to strengthen traditional automotive manufacturing.
These changes demonstrate a new direction in the U.S. approach toward energy, environmental regulations, and industrial policy.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
"I'm revoking nearly 80 destructive radical executive actions of the previous administration," Trump stated during the signing ceremony. He has consistently viewed clean energy as costly and inefficient, and in this context, he declared a national energy emergency, underscoring the need to exploit the vast oil and gas resources available in the country. He pledged to amplify efforts in the extraction and use of fossil fuels, asserting, "We will drill, baby, drill."
"We have something that no other manufacturing nation will ever have - the largest amount of oil and gas of any country on Earth," he claimed. "And we are going to use it."
The Paris climate accord, established in December 2015, is a global initiative aimed at addressing human-induced global warming and associated challenges, with the U.S. officially joining in September 2016.
The U.S. has experienced notable shifts in its stance toward the Paris climate accord over the past decade. During his initial term, Trump announced the country's first withdrawal in June 2017, which became official in November 2020, marking a major setback for international efforts to address the climate crisis.
Subsequently, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on January 20, 2021, to re-enter the agreement, reaffirming America’s dedication to global climate accords.
Trump's latest executive order signifies yet another round of fluctuating commitments regarding the U.S. response to climate change on the international stage.
In conjunction with the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, Trump also discussed domestic energy and environmental policies. He criticized the previous administration's climate initiatives, declaring, "We will end the Biden administration's Green New Deal." This announcement indicates a reversal of tactics aimed at cutting carbon emissions and fostering renewable energy sources.
Moreover, Trump revealed intentions to eliminate electric vehicle incentives, arguing that doing so would support the conventional automotive industry. His administration is shifting its focus away from electric vehicle promotion, aiming to strengthen traditional automotive manufacturing.
These changes demonstrate a new direction in the U.S. approach toward energy, environmental regulations, and industrial policy.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
