USA out of Paris agreement.

[PiperBill]

So you are getting out of the Paris agreement on climate change. A lot of negative reaction from the rest of the world but you gotta respect your president’s decision.

I don’t know if it’s the way things are done in the US but I would have though a referendum would have been a better way to make such a dramatic decision. Let the people decide.

[JediRN]

In our way of thinking we did decide by electing him. He's just keeping a campaign promise. California, which is the fifth largest economy in the world is still honoring the principles though.

[Corbi]

Obama got us into it all on his own.

[7Seconds]

The Paris agreement doesn't do anything except siphon money from the US to the pockets of bureaucrats. I don't really think installing solar panels in a couple houses in Uganda is going to do anything.

Let us reinvest into the US, and become an energy giant. The UN is garbage and launders money, while pretending to give a sh*t about the world.

It's the same people who criticize the US for being imperialistic (which is correct), then cry about how the US doesn't participate with the wealth redistribution and other bullsh*t the UN tries to pull.

[paolo59]

It is certainly an interesting response. You'd think that the United States had declared war on the entire world. According to Nancy Pelosi, we have 'defied' the nations! LOL I don't see a 'full stop,' in efforts to diminish the nations carbon footprint. I suspect that the United States will continue to be one of the primary leaders in all things green and climate friendly. Ha! We just won't be crippled by an unrealistic, non-binding agreement, with tens, if not hundreds of billions of dollars thrown to the four winds. The international backlash is to be expected. You don't question, or fail to comply with the high priests of this new, global religion. There will be hell to pay. Ha! Financial redistribution on a global scale is the 'special of the day.' It's the first thing that is suggested when you sit down at the international table.

[Jtbny]

The Paris agreement doesn't do anything except siphon money from the US to the pockets of bureaucrats. I don't really think installing solar panels in a couple houses in Uganda is going to do anything.

Let us reinvest into the US, and become an energy giant. The UN is garbage and launders money, while pretending to give a sh*t about the world.

It's the same people who criticize the US for being imperialistic (which is correct), then cry about how the US doesn't participate with the wealth redistribution and other bullsh*t the UN tries to pull.

This. And its not like companies and /or states have to or are going to stop trying to figure out/use clean energy sources. But now the US doesn't need to contribute hundreds of billions to other counties to get them up to speed. Do it yourselves.

[crupiea]

I went to the beach yesterday here in San Diego. I did not see any icebergs or polar bears so I think the sky is falling predictions might be a bit exaggerated.

If pansy world leaders and liberals are mad about it then it really tell you one thing. They were making money from it and are pissed that those funds have stopped flowing. Its always the same story. Take away the fat kids candy and he will pitch a fit. The fatter the kid and the longer then have been eating candy, the bigger the fit.

Why else do you think these people are pushing so hard for green this and that. Its not like any of these companies turns a profit. Its because their buddies own the companies and we pay for them. People will gladly vote to increase their own taxes for something they think will help baby seals and ducks. In reality it just gives billionaires and their cronies more money.

[paolo59]

This. And its not like companies and /or states have to or are going to stop trying to figure out/use clean energy sources. But now the US doesn't need to contribute hundreds of billions to other counties to get them up to speed.

It is surreal. There are those who are now championing China as the new, world leader in all things 'climate related.' Under the terms of this non-binding agreement, China is allowed to continue 'full speed ahead' in its own energy policies, regardless of the related climate effects. And if that were not enough, it is investing billions in those 'horrible' coal fired energy plants all over the world! LOL 15 billion dollars worth in Pakistan alone.

[Mark1T]

Similar to NATO and the UN, the USA lays out the most money. The US is still the leader in reducing greenhouse gasses.

Obama did not go through the Senate. He did it on his own because he knew it wouldn't pass. He did it to appease Tom Steyer, the hedge fund billionaire who pulled his strings.

Unemployment rate is down, stock market is up, consumer confidence is up, but according to the fraudulent media, the sky is falling.

[Brackneyc]

Similar to NATO and the UN, the USA lays out the most money. The US is still the leader in reducing greenhouse gasses.

Obama did not go through the Senate. He did it on his own because he knew it wouldn't pass. He did it to appease Tom Steyer, the hedge fund billionaire who pulled his strings.

Unemployment rate is down, stock market is up, consumer confidence is up, but according to the fraudulent media, the sky is falling.

Invest in gas masks. Thanks trump.

[Old-Time-Lifter]

MAGA........... Go Trump!

[Mark1T]

Invest in gas masks. Thanks trump.

All children will die of asthma.

[Cantplankwell]

It is surreal. There are those who are now championing China as the new, world leader in all things 'climate related.' Under the terms of this non-binding agreement, China is allowed to continue 'full speed ahead' in its own energy policies, regardless of the related climate effects. And if that were not enough, it is investing billions in those 'horrible' coal fired energy plants all over the world! LOL 15 billion dollars worth in Pakistan alone.

China is a dirty country like London UK in 1905. If you watch the news they are choking to death over there. This gives them a chance to grab a soap box. Dont trust them as far Zimbabwe can throw them.

[JediRN]

The Paris agreement doesn't do anything except siphon money from the US to the pockets of bureaucrats. I don't really think installing solar panels in a couple houses in Uganda is going to do anything.

Let us reinvest into the US, and become an energy giant. The UN is garbage and launders money, while pretending to give a sh*t about the world.

It's the same people who criticize the US for being imperialistic (which is correct), then cry about how the US doesn't participate with the wealth redistribution and other bullsh*t the UN tries to pull.

Strong misinterpretation of the Paris Accord. There are no binding agreements in it. It's mostly an aspiration agreement

[PiperBill]

Well it's good to hear other opinions on this. The only "truth" we know outside the US is what the media feeds us and that is pretty suspect most of the time.

Personally I'm on the fence about the whole climate change subject. I just say I don't know and prolly never will.

[paolo59]

Well it's good to hear other opinions on this. The only "truth" we know outside the US is what the media feeds us and that is pretty suspect most of the time.

Personally I'm on the fence about the whole climate change subject. I just say I don't know and prolly never will.

Ha! I don't doubt that the climate changes. Here in North, Texas everything that you see for hundreds of miles around used to be under a shallow sea. It is one of those topics that seemingly can't be discussed, thought about, disagreed upon, without knashing of teeth, the accusation of 'climate change denier,' and the complete dismissal of any intelligent, thoughtful, reasoned analysis. I know one thing; when it comes to politicians, international organizations of every stripe and color, the motto is, 'never let a crisis go to waste!' There is too much money to be redistributed. Whether it has any effect on the climate or not!

[7Seconds]

Strong misinterpretation of the Paris Accord. There are no binding agreements in it. It's mostly an aspiration agreement

As I understand it the "developed countries" such as the U.S. are responsible for pooling together and injecting 20 billion USD every year (with a stated goal of 100billion annually by 2020) into developing third world countries, and Obama had made a large payment already:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...ect-paris-deal



Obviously the U.S. is not on the hook for the entire annual payment but $500 million,with another few billion "owed", ( we committed to 3 billion) is still an insane amount of money leaving the country that could easily aid our own country which has plenty of problems to be fixed.

I'm not saying Trump/Congress will or will not use that money responsibly, but in theory it makes sense to pull out of the agreement, go green anyways, and keep the billions in your pocket without wasting it on other countries. Will that actually happen? I have no idea.

[Fishman15]

Ha! I don't doubt that the climate changes. Here in North, Texas everything that you see for hundreds of miles around used to be under a shallow sea. It is one of those topics that seemingly can't be discussed, thought about, disagreed upon, without knashing of teeth, the accusation of 'climate change denier,' and the complete dismissal of any intelligent, thoughtful, reasoned analysis. I know one thing; when it comes to politicians, international organizations of every stripe and color, the motto is, 'never let a crisis go to waste!' There is too much money to be redistributed. Whether it has any effect on the climate or not!

Climate does change...that's the nature of it. It changes every year, every, month, every week, every day, and usually several times throughout each day. But the idea that the US needs another route to redistribute it's wealth because of it while China does China...





...is indeed a hoax in my opinion

[vakrka]

This is sone of the most ignorant crap I have ever read. It's all about money even at the expense of our climate.

If anyone supports this agreement they are fools. Trillions of dollars spent on a promise of reducing the center of the earth temp by .06 degrees.
I remind you they have no idea what the temperature of the center of the earth is. If it's an exact temperature. Or if it operates within a range. They have no way to measure it if they have no way to assess the history of it. It was only 3 or 4 years ago that they realize they weren't thworizing it right and now they are assuming it's 1800 degrees hotter than they thought then. They have no idea what the number correlates to as far as damage to the Earth or if it's permanent damage or just part of the cycle of this dynamic into woven ecosystem planet that we live on

[Karl_Hungus]

It is surreal. There are those who are now championing China as the new, world leader in all things 'climate related.' Under the terms of this non-binding agreement, China is allowed to continue 'full speed ahead' in its own energy policies, regardless of the related climate effects. And if that were not enough, it is investing billions in those 'horrible' coal fired energy plants all over the world! LOL 15 billion dollars worth in Pakistan alone.

So, the Paris accords will do very little to actually reduce carbon emissions while at the same requiring the US to shell out billions of dollars to other countries and giving an economic competitor (China) a huge advantage. Sounds like a great deal!

[Brackneyc]

I do not respect anything about Trump. It was a horrible decision. He is not my president. The stupid electoral college is why he's president at all. He lost the popular vote by about three million.

I doubt he would claim you, seeing as how you and lots of the HC resistance lack even a basic understanding of how elections work in our country.

But, he IS your president. Let that sink in.

[Brackneyc]

So, the Paris accords will do very little to actually reduce carbon emissions while at the same requiring the US to shell out billions of dollars to other countries and giving an economic competitor (China) a huge advantage. Sounds like a great deal!

The left should be happy he took us out of it. Seeing as how they don't trust him, this appears to be a good move.

[Pterodactyl314]

I do not respect anything about Trump. It was a horrible decision. He is not my president. The stupid electoral college is why he's president at all. He lost the popular vote by about three million.

[acrawlingchaos]

There are no binding agreements in it. It's mostly an aspiration agreement

So then what is the point? Just handshakes and empty promises while the U.S. is expected to keep their end of the bargain?

If anyone supports this agreement they are fools. Trillions of dollars spent on a promise of reducing the center of the earth temp by .06 degrees.
I remind you they have no idea what the temperature of the center of the earth is. If it's an exact temperature. Or if it operates within a range. They have no way to measure it if they have no way to assess the history of it. It was only 3 or 4 years ago that they realize they weren't thworizing it right and now they are assuming it's 1800 degrees hotter than they thought then. They have no idea what the number correlates to as far as damage to the Earth or if it's permanent damage or just part of the cycle of this dynamic into woven ecosystem planet that we live on

You do realize that they are talking about reducing surface temperatures right? I'm not sure you should be accusing anyone of being a fool.

As far as average surface and water temperatures, those are well documented. The scientific community is not at odds with one another and agree across the board that temperatures are rising and that humans have had an impact to some degree.

[acrawlingchaos]

This is sone of the most ignorant crap I have ever read.

I got some bad news...

He is not my president. The stupid electoral college is why he's president at all. He lost the popular vote by about three million.

He is, and you should let it go. I don't respect the man, but for better or worse he is my President. Your energy would be better served focusing on the elections next year.

[vakrka]

I do not respect anything about Trump. It was a horrible decision. He is not my president. The stupid electoral college is why he's president at all. He lost the popular vote by about three million.

Are you in kindergarten? I don't suspect a mature adult talks like that

[KeepItMoving]

Are you in kindergarten? I don't suspect a mature adult talks like that

He/she sounds like a school boy/girl to me.

[Mark1T]

The United States (Obama) sent $1 billion to the global Green Climate Fund, but the world's top polluters contributed nothing ($0.00).

Three of the top polluters China, Russia and India added no money to the Green Climate Fund. None.

Make it fair, then revisit.

[Mcfreako]

Trump is proving to be the greatest president we've ever had, and it's not even been a year yet. I can't wait to see all that he will accomplish in 8 years. Thank you America, for getting this election right.

[KeepItMoving]

The United States (Obama) sent $1 billion to the global Green Climate Fund, but the world's top polluters contributed nothing ($0.00).

Three of the top polluters China, Russia and India added no money to the Green Climate Fund. None.

Make it fair, then revisit.

You and your damn facts...exposing Obama's accord as global socialism with the United States distributing its wealth to other countries. If I listened to the liberal media, like a fool, I'd call you a xenophobic racist (ahhh, what the heel, I'd call you a homophobe too!) But, I don't listen to ABC, NBC, CNN, CBS, The New York Times, et. seq.