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Donald Trump Withdraws U.S From Paris Agreement

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States (US) from the Paris Climate Agreement for the second time in a decade, signing a series of executive actions shortly after taking office on Monday.

This decision, which removes the world’s largest historic emitter from global efforts to combat climate change, will take effect one year after formal notification. The move comes just days after 2024 was declared the hottest year on record and the first in which the average global temperature surpassed the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels.

The consequences of climate change are being felt worldwide, marked by increasing disasters and extreme heat. In 2024, ocean surface temperatures and the upper 2,000 meters of ocean depth reached their highest recorded levels.

Experts have criticized Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, a multilateral initiative aimed at limiting global warming to below 2°C, with an aspirational target of 1.5°C. Harjeet Singh, climate activist and founding director of the Satat Sampada Climate Foundation, described the decision as a moral failure and a direct threat to global solidarity, multilateral cooperation, and climate justice. Singh argued that prioritizing oil and gas expansion accelerates the path toward climate catastrophe, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. He noted that this reckless move undermines financial support needed by developing nations like India, which have made significant strides in climate action despite limited resources.

Manjeev Singh Puri, a former climate negotiator and diplomat, highlighted the adverse implications of the US withdrawal for global climate efforts. “The US, as the largest and most capable economy, has a critical role to play,” Puri said, though he noted that the country remains a signatory to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change). He added that US sub-national and corporate efforts to advance green technologies may continue under pro-innovation policies. However, he warned of weakened European capabilities to fill the void left by the US, unlike the situation in 2016.

Debbie Weyl, acting US director at the World Resources Institute, condemned Trump’s actions, stating they threaten America’s clean energy leadership and could harm its economy and public health. Weyl pointed out that rolling back climate policies that have created over 400,000 well-paying jobs will hurt workers and increase energy costs for American families. Despite these challenges, she emphasized that a coalition of governors, mayors, and other leaders remains committed to enacting low-carbon policies that drive job creation, reduce costs, and foster cleaner communities. “The clean energy revolution will continue, regardless of who occupies the White House,” Weyl affirmed.

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