On the day of a crucial presidential election, US quits Paris Climate Pact
President Donald Trump moved to withdraw from the accord exactly one year ago, abandoning a global effort to curb carbon emissions and slow global warming
04 November 2020 - 13:49
The US has officially become the first nation to quit the Paris climate agreement, even as the outcome of the country’s presidential race remains undetermined.
President Donald Trump, who’s fighting for re-election, moved to withdraw from the landmark environmental accord exactly one year ago, abandoning a global effort to curb carbon emissions and slow global warming. The US exit formally took effect Wednesday, the day after the vote...
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