Such a move would rend a global deal that has been hailed as historic, throwing into question the fate of global climate policy and, diplomats say, the credibility of the United States. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyAlthough Ms. Trump has not spoken out publicly for action to combat climate change, proponents and opponents of such action see her as an ally. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMr. Trump has cited Mr. Pyle’s group as being influential in shaping his energy and climate proposals, including his campaign pledge to withdraw from the Paris deal. regulations on coal-fired power plants, which Mr. Trump and Mr. Pruitt intend to substantially weaken or eliminate. But under the Paris deal, those numerical targets are not legally binding, and there are no sanctions for failing to meet them.

Source: New York Times March 02, 2017 19:37 UTC