Tag: Paris Climate Agreement
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Trump says U.S. could ‘conceivably’ rejoin Paris climate agreement
The U.S. can possibly reenter the Paris climate agreement, President Donald Trump said in a joint conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg. “We could conceivably go back in,” Trump said. “I feel very strongly about the environment … but we also want businesses that can compete.” Trump said the Paris agreement was very unfair…
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India’s pathway to selling only electric cars by 2030
While the United States is walking away from the historic Paris Climate Agreement, India is making a bold vow to start selling only electric cars by 2030. India is one of the world’s most polluted countries. Its energy department said in a blog post that it has set the “ambitious” target to stop selling gas-powered…
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Amina Mohammed’s Statement on appointment as UN Deputy Secretary-General
The opportunity and responsibility to serve people and planet as the next United Nations Deputy Secretary-General is truly humbling. I am most grateful for the confidence and trust demonstrated by the United Nations Secretary-General-designate Antonio Guterres and President Muhammadu Buhari. As directed by Mr President, I will continue in the meantime to lay strong foundations…