It seems like you can’t read a newspaper or turn on a television without reading a new study on climate change. With melting ice caps and species dying, things are a bit frightening.
And given recent events, it seems discussions are more heated than ever.
President Trump’s decision to remove the United States from the Paris Climate Change Agreement was a controversial decision, to say the least. Previously, the U.S. was working with 195 other countries to try and combat the effects of global warming.
But what is exactly is the Accord and what does it mean for international diplomacy?
Keep reading for some quick facts to get you up to speed.
5 Fast Facts About the Paris Climate Change Agreement
1. The United States Can’t Pull Out Overnight
It’s going to take a few years before the U.S. is officially done with the Paris Accord. While Trump’s decision made headlines, the withdrawal will take more time than he thinks.
Just how long will it take for the United States to revoke theirmembership? About 4 years, which coincides with the next presidential election.
This means that Trump’s decision can be easily reversed should he not serve a second term.
2. There are Only 3 Countries Not Participating in the Agreement
Originally, there were only 2 countries — Nicaragua and Syria — that didn’t sign on to the Accord. Should President Trump’s decision stand, the United States will become the third.
Even areas that the U.S. has traditionally had issues with such as Russia and North Korea participate.
And given recent events, it seems discussions are more heated than ever.
President Trump’s decision to remove the United States from the Paris Climate Change Agreement was a controversial decision, to say the least. Previously, the U.S. was working with 195 other countries to try and combat the effects of global warming.
But what is exactly is the Accord and what does it mean for international diplomacy?
Keep reading for some quick facts to get you up to speed.
5 Fast Facts About the Paris Climate Change Agreement
1. The United States Can’t Pull Out Overnight
It’s going to take a few years before the U.S. is officially done with the Paris Accord. While Trump’s decision made headlines, the withdrawal will take more time than he thinks.
Just how long will it take for the United States to revoke theirmembership? About 4 years, which coincides with the next presidential election.
This means that Trump’s decision can be easily reversed should he not serve a second term.
2. There are Only 3 Countries Not Participating in the Agreement
Originally, there were only 2 countries — Nicaragua and Syria — that didn’t sign on to the Accord. Should President Trump’s decision stand, the United States will become the third.
Even areas that the U.S. has traditionally had issues with such as Russia and North Korea participate.
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