Category: Paris Accord

Articles to react to Trump's decision on the Paris Accord

6/5/2017

In the wake of President Trump's announcement to withdraw from the Paris Accord, many have written about the implications that will unfold in days and years to come.

Here are some pieces about its implication on foreign affairs:

Not only disastrous for the planet but even more catastrophic for the U.S.
The U.S. reneging may make others less committed.
Trump's decision erodes American credibility among nations.
Now, finally they say what they mean and they mean what they say about "America First."

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My piece on the Conversation: Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord cedes global leadership to China

6/1/2017

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President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord shocked the whole world. What does it mean?

I just published a piece, "Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord cedes global leadership to China" on the Conversation.

Here is the last paragraph:

"The domestic environmental crisis has increased Chinese public concern about climate change. By pulling the United States back from international leadership to address climate change, President Trump has opened up an opportunity for China to step up. At this historic moment, China has every incentive to become a global climate leader."

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Where should the POTUS stand on Paris agreement?

5/15/2017

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While the 45th POTUS intends to walk away from the Paris Accord, the 44th is an advocate for international actions to deal with climate change now. As much as the POTUS wants to undo climate agendas set both internationally and domestically, there are evidence suggesting that stepping away from the Paris Agreement may not be the most rational choice. An overwhelming majority of the US registered voters who were surveyed right after the November election last years said that the US should participate in the Paris climate agreement. In other words, the wind of public opinion is blowing the other way. Meanwhile, the escalating constitutional crisis facing the current administration indicates that projecting soft power internationally through cooperation on climate change may be a good way to counteract the domestic tension.

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One's "step back" may be an opportunity for another to "step up"

12/7/2016

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While the possibility for the U.S. to step back from the Paris accord is real, China may step up to become the international climate leader. According to an economist at the USC, China has three primary incentives to do so, including "reducing coal's cruel impacts, pursuing green and profitable export markets, and investing in soft power."

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With or without the U.S., the world will push ahead on plans to deal with climate change

11/9/2016

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President Obama's climate policy - the key component Clean Power Plan, is in danger with the newly elected president Trump coming to office. Environmentalists and climate activists are weeping in sorrow. Meanwhile, at the UN climate talks, nations expressed their willingness to push forward without the U.S. being on board.

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Articles to react to Trump's decision on the Paris Accord

My piece on the Conversation: Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord cedes global leadership to China

Where should the POTUS stand on Paris agreement?

One's "step back" may be an opportunity for another to "step up"

With or without the U.S., the world will push ahead on plans to deal with climate change

Wanyun Shao, Ph.D

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