We the people of America who know that climate change is a fact cannot falter now in moving forward on reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to clean energy resources.
If Donald Trump wanted to prove he is irrelevant, withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement seals the deal. American mayors and governors are prepared to fill the gap. As NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says, “When our national government falls down on the job, local government steps up.”
Mayor de Blasio Signs Executive Order to Adopt Goals of Paris Climate Agreement for New York City | NYC Mayor’s Office
“Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order today that promised New York City would commit to the principles enshrined in the Paris Climate Agreement following President Trump’s announcement that he would formally withdraw the nation from the accord.” ~ NYC Mayor’s Office
180 Us Climate Mayors Commit to Adopt, Honor and Uphold Paris Climate Agreement Goals | Climate Mayors
“…We will continue to lead. We are increasing investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. We will buy and create more…
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Reassuring news, I hope it’s enough.
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Robert, perhaps his stance will force us to do more.
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Thank God!
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Thanks for dropping by, Cindy. Yes, all is not lost but we still have a long way to go.
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Thanks for spreading the news, Cyril. This is a global challenge.
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Trump is acting in isolation. He should listen to his experts. Elon Musk has resigned from the White House Council because of Trump’s action. NY and other cities and states are right to go it alone.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/elon-musk-steps-down-from-wh-councils-after-trump-withdrawal-from-paris-agreement/ar-BBBNdpK?li=BBnb7Kz
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Thanks for sharing the article, Leslie. Our Dealmaker-in-Chief continues to serve the fossil-fuel industry. Elon Musk has taken a courageous stand, considering our president’s penchant for penalizing his critics.
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Sheesh! I’ve been busy with life happenings, so I’d heard about his pulling our country out, but I hadn’t heard that so many mayors, etc. have basically ignored him! This presidency is a walking train wreck for sure.
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Kathy, our leaders count on us being too busy with our lives to pay attention to what they’re doing that will make our lives even harder. By the time we wake up, it’s too late to stop the rising tides.
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Very true
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This is so encouraging. There’s hope for us yet!
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Yes, JoAnna, hope lives, but each one of us must do our part.
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yay for local government! good news
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Good news, indeed, Bernadette 🙂
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does my profile name display as Bernadette? that’s weird. My name is Rachael (I have an email address with middle name bernadette in it for this blog that I set up for a band thing ages ago) .. sorry for the confusion!
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No problem, Rachel. The name Bernadette shows up in your email address.
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It’s encouraging to see American cities doing what they can to reduce the effects of Climate Change, even if the President won’t! It’s a very dangerous rejection of science on his part.
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Thanks for dropping by, Mike 🙂 I agree: it’s very dangerous, and may I add, very irresponsible.
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I hope my state agreed to stand by the Paris Climate Agreement. How can we find out who is standing by to follow guidelines set up previously? I know President Obama must cringe every step Trump takes Backwards!! So horrified and appalled, Rosaliene.
Just a small thing to personalize my comments, my Mom taught high school Spanish over 30 years. Her first name is Rosalie. 🌹 My Dad was both “scientific” and NASA engineer.
My brother and I also took Spanish for over 4 years and were blessed to have been able to go with Spanish Club to Mexico and Spain.
I was middle school, preschool teacher as well as working in a nursing home and battered women’s shelter. . . Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my posts!
On Friday, I am going to include you in a Liebster Award nomination post. You don’t have to receive it or post it. . . 💐
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Thanks for sharing a bit about your interesting background.
I’m happy to report that your state stands by the Paris Climate Agreement. The United States Climate Alliance – brainchild of the governors of Washington, New York, and California – now have nine more member states: Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia. Puerto Rico has also enrolled. The only states with a Republican governor to join so far are Massachusetts and Vermont. You can learn more about the US Climate Alliance at the following link:
http://governor.wa.gov/news-media/united-states-climate-alliance-adds-10-new-members-coalition-committed-upholding-paris
Thanks for the nomination of the Liebster Award 🙂
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