How Will Trump’s Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement Impact U.S. Leadership on Climate Change?

Jun 1, 2017

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While President Trump made clear his intention for the U.S. to back out of its commitment to the Paris Agreement (the Agreement), the practicalities of withdrawal—both legal and procedural—remain unclear. The Agreement stipulates specific timelines for withdrawal, but it remains to be seen if the Trump administration will abide by them.

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