The United States has officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, marking a significant shift in the country`s approach to combating climate change.
The Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2015 by nearly 200 countries with a goal of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The agreement requires countries to submit national climate pledges and regularly report on their progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2017, the United States, under the Trump administration, announced its intention to withdraw from the agreement, sparking criticism from the international community and environmental groups. However, due to legal technicalities, the formal withdrawal did not take place until November 4, 2020.
Following the election of President Joe Biden, one of his first acts in office was to sign an executive order that initiated the process for the United States to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement. This move was widely applauded by leaders around the world and environmental activists.
The decision to rejoin the agreement will have significant implications for the United States` approach to climate change. As one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world, the United States has an important role to play in reducing global emissions and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Under the agreement, the United States will be required to submit updated climate pledges and work towards reducing its emissions to meet the goals set by the agreement. The Biden administration has also announced plans to invest heavily in clean energy and infrastructure, which will help to reduce emissions and create jobs.
The rejoining of the Paris Climate Agreement represents a significant step forward for the United States in its efforts to combat climate change. It sends a powerful message to the rest of the world that the United States is committed to taking meaningful action on this critical issue.