Environment

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says his foundation will fill a funding gap left by the U.S.

Bloomberg Promises $15 Million To Help Make Up For U.S. Withdrawal From Climate Deal

3:37pm June 02, 2017

by Bill Chappell

"Americans will honor and fulfill the Paris Agreement by leading from the bottom up — and there isn't anything Washington can do to stop us," Michael Bloomberg said.

Friday News Roundup - International

12:59pm June 02, 2017

Afghanistan's president says cowards were behind this week's bombing in Kabul. After their latest meeting, Germany's Chancellor calls out President Trump. And of course, the President makes his decision on the Paris climate accord. A discussion of the week's most interesting news stories.

Donald Trump Holds Weekend Meetings In Bedminster, NJ

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

12:57pm June 02, 2017

Paris deals, Jared's secret channels and a spate of worrying hate crimes seen across the country. Plus, the ongoing mystery that surrounds covfefe. A discussion of the week's most interesting news stories.

The City Hall of Paris is illuminated in green on Thursday, after the announcement by President Trump that the United States will withdraw from the 2015 Paris accord and try to negotiate a new global deal on climate change

'Make Our Planet Great Again,' And Other Responses To U.S. Exit From Climate Deal

12:41pm June 02, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Arnold Schwarzenegger said no one can go back in time (except the Terminator). The French president riffed on Trump's campaign slogan. And the mayor of Pittsburgh told Trump: Not in our name.

Despite Pressure From Some CEOs, U.S. Withdraws From Climate Pact

12:29pm June 02, 2017

Rachel Martin talks to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross about President Trump's decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement. Some trade experts have warned the decision could backfire.

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Paris Climate Pact Is A Bad Deal For The U.S., Rep. Griffith Says

8:27am June 02, 2017

GOP Rep. Morgan Griffith, whose Virginia district is in the heart of coal country, reacts to President Trump's plan to leave the Paris climate accord, despite widespread criticism ahead of the move.

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A View From Canada On The U.S. Decision To Pull Out Of The Climate Pact

8:19am June 02, 2017

Rachel Martin talks to Canadian Environment Minister Catherine McKenna about the U.S. decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord. U.S. allies failed to persuade President Trump to stay in.

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Conservatives Say Industry Should Lead The Way To Reduce Climate Change

8:07am June 02, 2017

Many Republicans say regulation is not the most efficient way to curtail climate change. David Greene talks to Matthew Continetti, editor of The Washington Free Beacon.

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Calif. Gov. Brown Wants To Join Forces With China To Ease Climate Change

8:07am June 02, 2017

Ahead of a trip to China, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown talks to David Greene about President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the global climate deal. Brown says the decision is a mistake.

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The Paris Agreement Will Continue Without The U.S., John Kerry Says

8:07am June 02, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks former Secretary of State John Kerry about President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord — a plan that would reduce greenhouse emissions.

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