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Main Topic: The Trump management’s continued withdrawal from international organizations and agreements, specifically focusing on the potential withdrawal from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Key Points:
* Trump’s Actions: The Trump administration is taking further steps to distance the US from the UN and international cooperation, particularly regarding climate change. This is described as a significant departure from previous administrations (both Republican and Democrat).
* UNFCCC Withdrawal: The potential withdrawal from the UNFCCC (the treaty that underpins all other climate agreements) is seen as particularly damaging. It could weaken global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing other nations with an excuse to delay their own actions.
* Criticism: The actions are widely criticized by scientists and advocacy groups.
* Rachel Cleetus (Union of Concerned Scientists) calls it a sign of an “authoritarian and antiscience” administration that is willing to sacrifice public well-being and international cooperation.
* rob Jackson (Stanford University) believes the withdrawal will hinder global climate efforts.
* Jean Su (Center for Biological Diversity) argues the withdrawal is possibly illegal, requiring a two-thirds Senate vote.
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