ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods urged President Trump to stay in the Paris climate agreement, underscoring the growing chorus of business leaders imploring the administration to reconsider its stance. In a letter to Trump, Woods stated that withdrawing from the deal would undermine U.S. leadership on climate change and damage the country’s economic competitiveness. He emphasized that the agreement provides a framework for global cooperation on climate change and aligns with ExxonMobil’s own commitment to reducing emissions.
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Some Actual Good News After Trump’s Paris Agreement Fiasco
In the wake of President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, it may come as a surprise that there is actually some good news to report. The United States is still on track to meet its emissions reduction targets under the agreement, thanks to the efforts of states, cities, and businesses.
In fact, a recent report from the Rhodium Group found that the United States is on track to reduce its emissions by 17% below 2005 levels by 2025, even without federal government action. This is largely due to the efforts of states like California, which has adopted ambitious climate policies, and businesses like General Motors, which has committed to producing all-electric vehicles by 2035.
While President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is a setback, it is not a fatal blow. The United States is still taking action to address climate change, and it is still possible to meet our emissions reduction targets.