On Friday, 171 House Democrats supported a resolution that would formally condemn President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. The resolution proposes that Congress express disapproval for President Trump's withdrawal, commend governments, institutions and individuals who have publicly supported the Paris Agreement, and urge the President to reverse his decision. The resolution is also supported by the House Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition and the Democratic Environmental Message Team. According to the Paris agreement, the United States must wait three years before it can begin the withdrawal process. “New York State is committed to meeting the standards set forth in the Paris Accord regardless of Washington’s irresponsible actions.

Source: Forbes June 19, 2017 16:18 UTC