Primarily as a result of human activities, the earth’s climate is now changing faster and more extremely than at any point in the history of modern civilization. In response, in 2016, a large number of countries, including the U.S., signed onto the Paris Agreement. Sadly, in June of 2017 President Trump announced his intention to withdraw the United States from the accord.
This week the House will vote on H.R. 9, which was authored by Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL), who is also the Chairwoman of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, which would prohibit the U.S. from withdrawing from the accord and also would require the administration to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its voluntary commitments under the Paris Agreement.
For more on the problems facing our community, as well as on the Paris Agreement, please read the attached Urgent Action Alert and take Fast Action here. Our future depends upon it.
