despite mounting evidence of the reality and impact of climate change, with September the fourth month in the row with near- or record-breaking temperatures.
Announcing the move, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated Trump's remarks in 2017 that the agreement imposed an"unfair economic burden" on the United States. Pledging to pursue a"realistic and pragmatic model," Pompeo pointed to a 13% US reduction of greenhouse gas emissions blamed for climate change from 2005 to 2017 even as the economy grew.
Former vice president turned climate champion Al Gore deplored Trump's decision – but said that a new president could re-enter the Paris accord within 30 days. Mindful of the politics at home, Obama insisted that the goals be loosely enforced, with each nation choosing its own actions and informing the United Nations.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, an ideological ally of Trump, has belittled environmentalists but has held off on threats to withdraw from the Paris accord, with the European Union requiring adherence as a condition for a major trade deal.
Maybe, hopefully, the next US president will bring it back to the fold.
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