Governors' Wind & Solar Energy Coalition Urges Trump to Stay In Paris Climate Agreement

Reports circulating around Washington indicate a decision is coming from the White House soon to determine whether President Trump will keep the United States engaged in the global climate agreement reached in Paris 16 months ago.

During his election campaign last year, Trump claimed the U.S. involvement in the international pact to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, driven by the Obama administration, promoted policies that hurt the domestic coal industry and hampered U.S. development of oil and gas. He vowed to take the United States out of the agreement. However, the president has since said he has an “open mind” about the climate pact. While key presidential advisors are reportedly divided over the issue, a number of those in the White House... ... More: Official Press Release Governors' Wind & Solar Energy Coalition

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