Cindy Carr, (412) 999-8223 or cindy.carr@sierraclub.org
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, it was widely reported that Donald Trump intends to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement.
According to the Yale Center for Climate Change Communication, the Paris Agreement is supported by a majority of Americans in every U.S. state. Businesses from Microsoft to Google to Walmart to Exxon want the U.S. to stay in the Agreement. Nearly every nation signed the deal, and our closest allies are urging Donald Trump to abide by the U.S. commitment. If Trump were to unilaterally pull the United States out of the Paris accord, he would be doing so despite the strong and consistent advocacy and preferences of business leaders, national security experts, the international community, and over 70 percent of Americans - including majorities in every state.
What: Experts will discuss the diplomatic and climate consequences of Donald Trump withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement.
When: Wednesday, May 31 at 12 p.m. eastern
Where: (515) 739-1525, Access code: 412700
Who: Speakers include:
- John Coequyt, Global Climate Policy Director, Sierra Club
- Steve Herz, Senior International Policy Advisor, Sierra Club
- Wendel Trio, Director, Climate Action Network Europe
If you have questions, please email cindy.carr@sierraclub.org.
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