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In a historic move, the United States announced on October 31st that it will be rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement. This decision comes as a reversal of the previous administration’s stance on climate change and marks a significant shift in U.S. environmental policy.
President Joe Biden made the announcement during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, where world leaders have gathered to discuss global efforts to combat climate change. The U.S. had originally signed onto the agreement in 2016 under the Obama administration, but former President Donald Trump withdrew the country from the accord in 2017.
The decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement has been met with praise from environmental advocates and world leaders alike. The agreement, which aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, relies on countries setting their own targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition to rejoining the Paris Agreement, President Biden also announced new commitments to reduce U.S. emissions, including a goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030. These ambitious targets are part of the administration’s larger plan to combat climate change and transition to a clean energy economy.
The U.S.’s decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement signals a renewed commitment to tackling the global climate crisis and working with other countries to address this pressing issue. As world leaders continue to discuss and negotiate climate action at the UN conference, the U.S. is taking a proactive stance in the fight against climate change.