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Breaking News: U.S. Leaves Paris Agreement on Climate Change

In a move that could have significant consequences for the future of the planet, the United States officially withdrew from the Paris Agreement on November 4, 2020. This decision, announced by President Donald Trump in 2017, marks a reversal of the previous administration`s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote global cooperation on climate action.

The Paris Agreement, adopted by 196 parties in 2015, aims to limit the rise in global temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. It also requires countries to submit voluntary national climate plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and report on their progress every five years. The Agreement is based on the principles of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, meaning that developed countries should take the lead in reducing emissions and providing financial and technological support to developing countries.

The U.S., as the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China, played a crucial role in the negotiations of the Paris Agreement and pledged to reduce its emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025. However, the Trump administration argued that the Agreement was unfair to American jobs and businesses, and that it undermined national sovereignty and economic growth. The U.S. also stopped funding the Green Climate Fund, a mechanism established to help developing countries cope with the impacts of climate change and transition to low-carbon development.

The decision to leave the Paris Agreement has been widely criticized by environmental groups, scientists, businesses, and world leaders, who see it as a major setback for global climate action. The U.S. is now the only country in the world that is not part of the Agreement, although it cannot officially withdraw until November 4, 2020, due to the terms of the Agreement. President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to rejoin the Paris Agreement on his first day in office and restore U.S. leadership in the fight against climate change.

What does the U.S. leaving the Paris Agreement mean for the world? It means that the collective efforts to reduce emissions and avoid the worst impacts of climate change will be weaker without the active participation of the U.S. It means that developing countries, especially the most vulnerable ones, will face greater challenges in adapting to the changing climate and achieving sustainable development. It means that the U.S. will miss out on the opportunities to innovate, invest, and compete in the growing green economy, which is expected to create millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in economic benefits.

The U.S. leaving the Paris Agreement is a reminder that climate change is not just a scientific or environmental issue, but also a political, economic, and social one. It requires collective action, coordination, and leadership from all countries and sectors of society. It requires a long-term vision, a commitment to equity, and a willingness to think beyond short-term interests. It requires us to remember that we share a common home and a common destiny, and that we can only solve the climate crisis together.