Despite Coziness With Trump, Macron Highlights Differences Between U.S. And France
During his speech to Congress, The French President spoke of shared history but existing disagreements on Iran, the environment and trade.
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Without The U.S. Government, The World Unites To Fight Climate Change
The One Planet Summit went on without President Trump Tuesday. But state and local leaders in attendance renewed calls for adherence to the Paris Agreement targets, says blogger Marcelo Gleiser.
Macron Awards U.S. Climate Scientists Grants To 'Make Our Planet Great Again'
A day before an international summit on the climate, the French president offers some researchers an opportunity to make France a "second homeland."
As Climate Negotiators Debate Nations' Pledges, Scientists Worry It's Not Enough
Delegates to the annual international climate meeting held by the U.N. are struggling to forge a unified approach to slowing climate change. Meanwhile, emissions of greenhouse gases keep rising.
EPA Chief Announces Reversal Of Obama-Era Curbs On Coal Plants
In a speech in Kentucky on Monday, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said the old rules aimed at reducing carbon dioxide were tantamount to declaring war on the coal industry.
Despite Climate Change Setbacks, Al Gore 'Comes Down On The Side Of Hope'
Even though President Trump promised to pull the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, Al Gore still sees an "excellent chance" of meeting the accord's commitments to reduce global warming.
Mayors, Companies Vow To Act On Climate, Even As U.S. Leaves Paris Accord
President Trump has announced he will withdraw the U.S. from the global agreement to fight climate change. But more than 1,200 mayors, governors and business leaders say they're still on board.
Vaughan Adds Greensboro To National Climate Change Group
Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan has announced she's joining a national group of city leaders aimed at fighting climate change.
Bloomberg Promises $15 Million To Help Make Up For U.S. Withdrawal From Climate Deal
"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.
Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord
President Trump followed through on his campaign trail vow to exit the historic international agreement. But he said the U.S. would begin negotiations to possibly re-enter the pact or a similar deal.