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World leaders, celebrities react to U.S. withdrawal from Paris Climate Deal by: Kelcie Willis, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Updated: Jun 1, 2017 - 7:44 PM [Video" 0.49-min clip of Trump speech rejecting Paris Climat Agreement] After speculation, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has withdrawn the United States from the Paris Climate Accord. Trump made the announcement at the White House Rose Garden. Related Headlines WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 01: U.S. President Donald Trump announces his decision for the United States to pull out of the Paris climate agreement in the Rose Garden at the White House June 1, 2017 in Washington, DC. The Weather Channel reacts to end of Paris climate agreement Political fallout from Trump climate change decision What is the Paris climate agreement? 9 things to know >> Read more trending news The decision made waves across the country and among world leaders, climate advocates and celebrities, prompting reactions on social media. After speculation, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has withdrawn the United States from the Paris Climate Accord. Trump made the announcement at the White House Rose Garden. Related Headlines WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 01: U.S. President Donald Trump announces his decision for the United States to pull out of the Paris climate agreement in the Rose Garden at the White House June 1, 2017 in Washington, DC. The Weather Channel reacts to end of Paris climate agreement Political fallout from Trump climate change decision What is the Paris climate agreement? 9 things to know >> Read more trending news The decision made waves across the country and among world leaders, climate advocates and celebrities, prompting reactions on social media. Hillary Clinton ✔ @HillaryClinton A historic mistake. The world is moving forward together on climate change. Paris withdrawal leaves American workers & families behind. 5:08 AM - 2 Jun 2017 50,461 50,461 Retweets 178,532 178,532 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto said in a tweet that "Mexico maintains its support and commitment for the Paris accord," according to a translation from The Associated Press. Follow Enrique Peña Nieto ✔ @EPN México mantiene su respaldo y compromiso con el Acuerdo de París para detener los efectos del cambio climático global. 4:29 AM - 2 Jun 2017 2,610 2,610 Retweets 5,284 5,284 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Follow Bill Clinton ✔ @billclinton Walking away from Paris treaty is a mistake. Climate change is real. We owe our children more. Protecting our future also creates more jobs. 4:23 AM - 2 Jun 2017 28,549 28,549 Retweets 89,369 89,369 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Follow Robert Iger ✔ @RobertIger As a matter of principle, I've resigned from the President's Council over the #ParisAgreement withdrawal. 4:23 AM - 2 Jun 2017 47,150 47,150 Retweets 163,668 163,668 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Follow Emmanuel Macron ✔ @EmmanuelMacron We all share the same responsibility: make our planet great again. 3:51 AM - 2 Jun 2017 39,344 39,344 Retweets 79,867 79,867 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy The Associated Press reported that Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg of Australia said, “It would’ve been preferable for the United States to remain at the table. That being said, many other major countries have reaffirmed -- like Canada, like Japan, India and China -- have reaffirmed their commitment to Paris. Australia does too. Australia will carry on because as our prime minister has made very clear, when we sign up to international agreements ...we will follow through." General Motors CEO Mary Barra said she will remain on President Trump’s Strategy and Policy Forum, saying it provides GM a seat at an important table to contribute to a constructive dialogue about key policy issues," The AP reported. A separate statement from GM said, “International agreements aside, we remain committed to creating a better environment.” Time reported that former President Barack Obama issued the following statement in response to the announcement: "A year and a half ago, the world came together in Paris around the first-ever global agreement to set the world on a low-carbon course and protect the world we leave to our children. "It was steady, principled American leadership on the world stage that made that achievement possible. It was bold American ambition that encouraged dozens of other nations to set their sights higher as well. And what made that leadership and ambition possible was America’s private innovation and public investment in growing industries like wind and solar – industries that created some of the fastest new streams of good-paying jobs in recent years, and contributed to the longest streak of job creation in our history. "Simply put, the private sector already chose a low-carbon future. And for the nations that committed themselves to that future, the Paris Agreement opened the floodgates for businesses, scientists, and engineers to unleash high-tech, low-carbon investment and innovation on an unprecedented scale. "The nations that remain in the Paris Agreement will be the nations that reap the benefits in jobs and industries created. I believe the United States of America should be at the front of the pack. But even in the absence of American leadership; even as this Administration joins a small handful of nations that reject the future; I’m confident that our states, cities, and businesses will step up and do even more to lead the way, and help protect for future generations the one planet we’ve got." French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni issued a joint statement saying that they regretted Trump's decision to withdraw: "We, the Heads of State and of Government of France, Germany and Italy, take note with regret of the decision by the United States of America to withdraw from the universal agreement on climate change. "The Paris Agreement remains a cornerstone in the cooperation between our countries, for effectively and timely tackling climate change and for implementing the 2030 Agenda sustainable development goals. "We deem the momentum generated in Paris in December 2015 irreversible and we firmly believe that the Paris Agreement cannot be renegotiated, since it is a vital instrument for our planet, societies and economies. "We are convinced that the implementation of the Paris Agreement offers substantial economic opportunities for prosperity and growth in our countries and on a global scale. "We therefore reaffirm our strongest commitment to swiftly implement the Paris Agreement, including its climate finance goals and we encourage all our partners to speed up their action to combat climate change. "We will step up efforts to support developing countries, in particular the poorest and most vulnerable, in achieving their mitigation and adaptation goals." Former Vice President Al Gore issued a statement on the decision: View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Follow Al Gore ✔ @algore My statement on Today’s Decision by the Trump Administration to Withdraw from the Paris Agreement: http://bit.ly/2rKpCHo 1:36 AM - 2 Jun 2017 14,156 14,156 Retweets 24,512 24,512 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt issued a statement thanking Trump for exiting the Paris Accord, saying in part: "America finally has a leader who answers only to the people -- not the special interests who have had their way for much too long. In everything you do, you are fighting for the forgotten men and women of America. You are the champion for hardworking citizens all across this land who just want a government that puts their needs first. ... "And today, you have put America First with regard to international agreements and the environment. This is a historic restoration of American Economic Independence – one that will benefit the working class, the working poor, and working people of all stripes. With this action, you have declared that people are the rulers of this country once again. "It should be noted that we as a nation do it better than anyone in the world in striking the balance between growing jobs and our economy -- while also being a good steward of our environment. We owe no apologies to other nations for our environmental stewardship." Follow U.S. EPA ✔ @EPA Read @EPAScottPruitt's full Rose Garden remarks following @POTUS historic announcement on the #ParisAccord: https://www.epa.gov/speeches/administrator-scott-pruitt-speech-paris-accord-prepared … 1:34 AM - 2 Jun 2017 Administrator Scott Pruitt Speech On Paris Accord, As Prepared | US EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Speech About Paris Accord epa.gov 37 37 Retweets 52 52 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said the following in response to Trump's statement that "I was elected by voters of Pittsburgh, not Paris. I promised I would exit or renegotiate any deal which fails to serve US interests." Follow bill peduto ✔ @billpeduto As the Mayor of Pittsburgh, I can assure you that we will follow the guidelines of the Paris Agreement for our people, our economy & future. https://twitter.com/presssec/status/870367903337644032 … 1:33 AM - 2 Jun 2017 120,526 120,526 Retweets 245,804 245,804 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Follow Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk Am departing presidential councils. Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world. 1:32 AM - 2 Jun 2017 217,046 217,046 Retweets 490,987 490,987 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Follow Administrator Pruitt ✔ @EPAScottPruitt President Trump made a hard decision today, but one that puts America first. https://www.epa.gov/speeches/administrator-scott-pruitt-speech-paris-accord-prepared … 1:32 AM - 2 Jun 2017 Administrator Scott Pruitt Speech On Paris Accord, As Prepared | US EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Speech About Paris Accord epa.gov 1,447 1,447 Retweets 5,033 5,033 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and California Gov. Jerry Brown announced they are forming the United States Climate Alliance, which will "convene U.S. states committed to upholding the Paris Climate Agreement and taking aggressive action on climate change," according to a joint statement. "I'm proud to stand with other governors as we make sure that the inaction in D.C. is met by an equal force of action from the states," Inslee said in a tweet. Follow Governor Jay Inslee ✔ @GovInslee Along with @NYGovCuomo and Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown, we're forming the United States Climate Alliance. http://governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-new-york-governor-cuomo-and-california-governor-brown-announce-formation-united … 2:30 AM - 2 Jun 2017 Inslee, New York Governor Cuomo, and California Governor Brown announce formation of United States... OLYMPIA - In response to President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, California Governor Edmund G. governor.wa.gov 7,123 7,123 Retweets 16,517 16,517 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Follow Jerry Brown ✔ @JerryBrownGov My statement on @realDonaldTrump’s #ParisAgreement announcement #ActOnClimate http://bit.ly/2sjvaWs 1:27 AM - 2 Jun 2017 11,996 11,996 Retweets 24,824 24,824 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Follow Andrew Cuomo ✔ @NYGovCuomo Withdrawing from the Paris Accord is reckless. I’m signing an Executive Order affirming NY's role in fighting climate change. #ActOnClimate 1:11 AM - 2 Jun 2017 1,956 1,956 Retweets 4,647 4,647 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Follow Andrew Cuomo ✔ @NYGovCuomo New York is committed to meeting the standards set forth in the Paris Accord regardless of Washington’s irresponsible actions. #ActOnClimate 1:12 AM - 2 Jun 2017 702 702 Retweets 1,681 1,681 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Follow Mayor Muriel Bowser ✔ @MayorBowser Statement on the Paris Agreement. #ActOnClimate #ClimateMayors https://medium.com/@MayorBowser/statement-on-the-paris-agreement-3dd1195b1569 … 1:11 AM - 2 Jun 2017 Photo published for Statement on the Paris Agreement – Mayor Muriel Bowser – Medium Statement on the Paris Agreement – Mayor Muriel Bowser – Medium Today, Mayor Bowser issued the following statement regarding the Paris Agreement: medium.com 110 110 Retweets 132 132 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Follow Mayor Muriel Bowser ✔ @MayorBowser Our country should be leading the fight against climate change, it is disappointing to see us retreating into isolation. #ClimateMayors 1:14 AM - 2 Jun 2017 129 129 Retweets 228 228 likes Senator Rand Paul ✔ @RandPaul This action by @realDonaldTrump is great news for the economy and could save as many as 6 million U.S. jobs. 1:22 AM - 2 Jun 2017 9,352 9,352 Retweets 22,237 22,237 likes II, http://www.deccanchronicle.com/world/europe/020617/wont-judge-trump-for-exiting-paris-accord-putin-urges-world-to-work-jointly.html Won't judge Trump for exiting Paris accord: Putin urges world to 'work jointly' AFP Published Jun 2, 2017, 8:30 pm ISTUpdated Jun 2, 2017, 8:44 pm IST However, Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron found US president's decision on climate pact 'misguided'. St. Petersburg: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged the world to work with Donald Trump on climate, insisting he did not ‘judge’ the US leader for quitting the landmark Paris accord. "You shouldn't make a noise about this, but should create the conditions for joint work," Putin said at an economic forum, adding that Trump had said he wanted to renegotiate a new deal. "If such a major emitter as the US is not going to cooperate entirely then it won't be possible to agree on any deal in this area," Putin said. The Kremlin leader said that "in my view it was possible (for the US) not to leave the Paris agreement because it is a framework deal, and it was possible to change the US obligations inside the framework of these agreements." "But what has been said has been said. And we need to think what to do further," he said. Other world leaders have reacted with anger and defiance after President Trump announced that the United States, the world's second biggest carbon emitter, was quitting the 2015 Paris climate agreement. Led by Germany's Angela Merkel and France's Emmanuel Macron, they have branded Trump's decision as misguided and vowed to defend an accord they consider crucial to the future of the planet. -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
