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The Daily

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Jun 1, 2017
Justin Gillis, Max Fisher, and Amanda Taub discuss the potential consequences of the US withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement. The episode also covers the production of chocolate in Ira Ghost, the importance of international cooperation, and President Trump's meeting with Secretary of State Tillerson.
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Quick takeaways

  • The United States has been a major contributor to carbon dioxide emissions and the expectation for them to lead in reducing emissions has caused tension in climate negotiations.
  • The Paris Agreement relied on voluntary efforts from each country, with the US committing to emission reductions and financial support, but the Trump administration plans to withdraw from the agreement.

Deep dives

The United States' Historical Role in Climate Change

The United States has been responsible for burning far more fossil fuels than any other country, contributing almost a third of the excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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