The Union of Concerned Scientists weighs in with insights, analysis, and commentary on this landmark global agreement, including President Trump’s announced withdrawal of the US from the accord.
June 21, 2017 11:35 AM EDT
On June 15, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held its Monthly Climate Update press conference, in which it releases the global temperature for the previous month. The big piece of information in this press conference usually comes on the very first slide of their presentation, which includes the measured global temperature for the month, and how much it deviates from the 20th century average of 58.7°F. Read more >
June 6, 2017 11:32 AM EDT
Who did President Trump invite to his Paris Climate Agreement announcement? A cadre of industry-tied lobbyists and others who have peddled climate disinformation for years. Read more >
June 1, 2017 5:57 PM EDT
It is remarkable what you can achieve when you set the bar really low.
By announcing his plan to withdraw the United States from participation in the Paris climate accord, shamefully reneging on our nation’s commitment to join with the world community of nations in fighting climate change, President Trump accomplished the striking feat of making appear virtuous and responsible almost every other major entity whose actions have contributed mightily to the problem.
Even ExxonMobil. Read more >
June 1, 2017 3:38 PM EDT
Ignoring the advice of other world leaders, the CEOs of hundreds of major corporations, Pope Francis, and many other important voices, President Trump took an action that jeopardizes the health and prosperity of every American, as well as people all over the world. Read more >
June 1, 2017 8:26 AM EDT
At a time when the threat posed by unchecked climate change has never been clearer, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement would be painfully hard to comprehend. Read more >
