Trump administration abstains from international climate change pledge

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill



BY DEVIN HENRY - 06/12/17 09:35 AM EDT

The Trump administration has refused to sign an international declaration committing to action on climate change.

The U.S. abstained from sections of a Group of Seven (G7) communiqué related to climate change action, the Paris climate agreement and international development funds focused on mitigating the impacts of climate change, according to a joint statement following a meeting of G7 environment ministers.

“The United States will continue to engage with key international partners in a manner that is consistent with our domestic priorities, preserving both a strong economy and a healthy environment,” the G7 communiqué said.

“We the United States do not join those sections of the communiqué on climate and (Multilateral Development Banks), reflecting our recent announcement to withdraw and immediately cease implementation of the Paris Agreement and associated financial commitments.”




Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/337389-us-does-not-sign-international-climate-change-pledge

[Maxheader]

1. As serious as climate change is

to this country and the world, I blame myself for not being more
aggressive in helping people understand the abyss we are heading
for.

[Still In Wisconsin]

2. Of course they do... the rich will be the last ones to be affected by the warming of our planet.

Why should they care? They can just buy up all the high ground when the seas rise.