Thursday, May 18, 2017

Two Governors Urge Perry to Help Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Pact

New Secretary of Energy Rick Perry speaks during his swearing in ceremony accompanied by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (L) at the Executive Office in Washington, U.S., March 2, 2017. (Credit: Reuters/Carlos Barria) Click to Enlarge.
Two Republican governors urged U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry on Wednesday to ensure the United States does not withdraw from a pact that requires countries around the world to lower greenhouse gas emissions in a bid to slow global warming.

Vermont Governor Philip Scott and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said a U.S. government decision to remain in the Paris climate accord would demonstrate the "leadership" necessary to help states reduce their carbon emissions.

Nearly 200 countries have signed the 2015 agreement.

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