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
@9F86FDM11mos11MO
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.
@9FBWDGZ11mos11MO
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?
@9F82Y7511mos11MO
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.
@98PJ69P2yrs2Y
The U.S. should not withdraw from the Paris agreement because it's an amazing agreement dedicated to bettering our planet. Some may argue that we should leave because other Countries are not holding up their end of the deal. I disagree with this because just because they are doesn't me we should. We agreed with it, and we need to stick with it in the end, at least, we can say we tried instead of giving up simply because that is what everyone else was doing.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes
@9F82Y7511mos11MO
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.
@9F9KZJM11mos11MO
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.
@9F94Z8K11mos11MO
The USA is a super power in the world and they're cooperation is important to help our environment and better our future.
@9F86FDM11mos11MO
The Paris Climate Agreement has been adopted by 196 Parties. Withdrawing from it may result in the United States not being able to deliberate on an issue that affects the entire planet.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes, until other countries are held to the same standards
@9FKZBN4Women’s Equality10mos10MO
Make a deal with France that says each city in the agreement only has a certain amount of carbon emission they can use.
@9FL4ZGZ10mos10MO
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.
@9FJCC5Z10mos10MO
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.
@8DCL4QK4yrs4Y
No, but other countries are held to the same standards
@8N7WJHK4yrs4Y
@96RRLNS2yrs2Y
don’t know much about it
@8LSDB5D4yrs4Y
not informed on this topic
@9FDNW6G10mos10MO
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.
@ProgressiveXerus10mos10MO
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.
@8YRRS24Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
i don't really know for this one
@8YM2QJWIndependent3yrs3Y
No, but other countries must also be held to the same standards
@9NHS5NN2mos2MO
As long as it helps the environment and helps other countries that are suffering from environmental issues.
@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.
@8WBCVFQ3yrs3Y
No, we should set an example.
@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
@8QGSH344yrs4Y
No, but should push for other countries to be held to the same standards
No, but other countries do need to be held to the same standard.
@8LDNL4XWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
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
Not enough information to answer
@8GYBKGH4yrs4Y
No, but other countries should be held to the same standards, and the members of the climate accord should help them achieve this.
@8G93DHP4yrs4Y
I literally have no idea what this means.
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