U.S. Exits Paris Climate Deal as 2024 Sets Heat Record

Karmactive Staff

President Trump orders U.S. withdrawal from Paris climate agreement, joining Libya, Yemen,  and Iran outside the global climate pact.

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Global temperatures exceed 1.5°C threshold in 2024 for first time in a calendar year, marking critical climate milestone.

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U.S. remains second-largest carbon emitter, releasing 4.9 billion tons in 2023, while accounting for 22% of historical emissions since 1950.

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Los Angeles faces dangerous wildfires as climate impacts intensify across the United States.

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Public opinion splits on withdrawal - half of Americans oppose exit while only 20% strongly support Trump's decision

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International clean energy market reaches $2 trillion value last year, as nations compete for economic opportunities in renewable technology.

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Trump claims agreement burdens American workers, while climate experts warn of missed economic prospects in clean energy sector.

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No countries followed U.S. during previous withdrawal in 2017, while tensions grow between rich and developing nations.

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UN climate chief warns America risks losing clean energy race while facing increased droughts, storms, and food price inflation.

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Withdrawal process extends one year, as tension grows between wealthy and developing nations over climate funding commitments.

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