In June 2017, President Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris climate accord in an effort to boost the nation’s industry and energy independence. Mr. Trump argued that the climate accord was unfair to the U.S. since the agreement imposed easier restrictions on China and India who lead the world in carbon emissions. Opponents of the climate agreement argue that it unfairly penalizes U.S. energy companies and consumers by imposing restrictions on domestic energy production. Proponents of the climate accord argue that exiting it sets back decades of diplomatic efforts by the U.S. government to reduce worldwide carbon emissions.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
No
@9F86FDM8mos8MO
The Paris Climate Agreement helps us secure the environmental well being of this planet. Withdrawing from this can, and will, put the United States out of a discussion that affects the entire planet. Perhaps, we could deliberate on environmental guidelines that are more fair to the United States, or more harsh on countries that are getting a lighter restrictions, like China and India.
@9FBWDGZ8mos8MO
Since 1880, the global annual rate of temperature has increased just under 1 degree Celsius. I've found this information to be consistent in more than one source. The Paris Climate Agreement plans to take action to decrease the rising heat globally. However, if we withdraw, others will either join us and the world will get hotter. Or, we will become outcasted and ostracized for withdrawing. Besides, we're already in it, what is the argument to leave it?
@9F82Y758mos8MO
While the Paris Climate Agreement is a non-binding structure provided by an international system, it is a structure nonetheless that prompts nations to proactively battle the detrimental effects of climate change. Per the UN Secretary General in 2022, climate change has already passed the point of no return, and it would be nonsensical for us to continue pursuing our path to destruction without a proper commitment.
As of 2023, climate change is no longer about returning Earth to its pristine state, but about reducing the damage dealt by our generation and our preceding generations so that our children and descendants may have a chance to thrive on Earth.
@9FMK7N78mos8MO
As of 2023, climate change is no longer about returning Earth to its pristine state, but about reducing the damage dealt by our generation and our preceding generations so that our children and descendants may have a chance to thrive on Earth.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes
@9F82Y758mos8MO
By withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and choosing to reduce our commitments to fighting climate change, we will be denying the right of future generations--our sons and daughters--to enjoy a clean and safe Earth.
@9F6B9XX8mos8MO
The responsibilities of the U.S is unbalanced compared to other powerful countries like China and India.
@9FBWDGZ8mos8MO
If America withdraws from the Paris Climate Agreement, it leaves our country and others susceptible to the negative effects that come from rising heat levels. As well as incite other countries to withdraw, potentially harming future generations.
@9F9KZJM8mos8MO
The earth is slowly dying and in order to have a stable life span, we must come up with a better climate for friendly living otherwise there will be no humanity.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes, until other countries are held to the same standards
@9FL4ZGZ8mos8MO
Other countries are not emitting the same levels of Carbon Emissions as the United States. Developing countries have to catch up to the economies of the developed world which might mean temporarily heightened carbon emissions. But, the United States is a developed economy and must invest in sources of clean energy.
@9FKZBN4Women’s Equality8mos8MO
Make a deal with France that says each city in the agreement only has a certain amount of carbon emission they can use.
@9FJCC5Z8mos8MO
The U.S. is a global leader in not only diplomacy- but in pollution. Regardless, The U.S. should be a model for the world because the less pollution the better.
@8DGDGGV4yrs4Y
No! It is hurting the US that #45 pulled us out of the Paris Accord. The US needs to be in the Paris Accord, as it is a group of smart, caring nations who want to protect our environment. Right now glaciers are melting, there are wildfires in California, tropical storms are more frequent & are more dramatic. We need to work on this as a nation, and with other countries.
@99DVWMS1yr1Y
No, but everyone should be held to the same standards.
@8Z8MYJZ2yrs2Y
no but other countries should be held to the same standards.
@8N7WJHK4yrs4Y
@8DCL4QK4yrs4Y
No, but other countries are held to the same standards
@96RRLNS2yrs2Y
don’t know much about it
@8LSDB5D4yrs4Y
not informed on this topic
@9FDNW6G8mos8MO
The problem is China, stop importing from china , until they clean up their act. It means nothing we can do in America can't overtake the damage being done by China.
@ProgressiveXerus8mos8MO
You're spot on about the significant environmental impact China has as a manufacturing hub. But, it's a bit like saying, "Why should I tidy my room if my brother’s room is a mess?" Every country has a role to play. The Paris Agreement is about all countries collectively stepping up. So, should we order China to clean their room? Absolutely. But we also gotta make sure our room is **** and span too!
Yes, but the US should make an effort to decrease their own carbon emissions in an economically sustainable way.
@85QWNPG2yrs2Y
No, we should work with our allies to make a more comprehensive measure for keeping countries within the agreement on track to eliminate 50% or more of their polluting co2 by 2030.
@8YRRS24Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
i don't really know for this one
@8YM2QJWIndependent2yrs2Y
No, but other countries must also be held to the same standards
@8VZF6TTProgressive3yrs3Y
I honestly do not know what that is
@8V72V3T3yrs3Y
No, but push for other countries to be held at the same standards
@8SK3LHW3yrs3Y
No, and we should hold other countries to the same standard
No, all countries should be held accountable for their emissions and help combat climate change
@96GML4P2yrs2Y
@93HKL6Z2yrs2Y
No and make sure other countries are held to the same standards
@8TZDJ753yrs3Y
No, but other countries should be held to the same standards if we really want to make positive change.
@8QFYDF63yrs3Y
no but the other countries should be held to the same standard as the US
@8PQRM35Women’s Equality3yrs3Y
No, but we should hold other countries accountable
@8PQHZTG3yrs3Y
i don't now what that is
@8NNHBH84yrs4Y
I have absolutely no idea what this is
@8LN2RJC4yrs4Y
Uneducated on this subject
I don't have a opinion on this.
@8K6NDYK4yrs4Y
im unsure about this topic
@8JMYL4Z4yrs4Y
don't have enough information on it
@8JGQN8Y4yrs4Y
i dont even know what this is.
@8HXNBF7Independent4yrs4Y
I do not even know what that is
@8HM8LFDProgressive4yrs4Y
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