Climate Change Update: States, Cities, Businesses Are Still Committed to Climate Action
In the aftermath of the Trump decision to start withdrawal from the Paris international climate agreement, states, cities, and the private sector are all reconfirming their commitments to climate action.
Governors, mayors, and private business/institutional leaders are surging to co-sign the “We Are Still In” open letter to the international community and parties to the Paris Agreement. The letter is a joint declaration of continued support for climate action to meet the goals of the agreement.
Gov. Roy Cooper has joined (as of CIB press time) eight other governors to sign the letter, in addition to hundreds of mayors and other leaders. In a statement announcing his signing, Cooper said, “Pulling out of the Paris Accord is wrong for our country, our children, and the generations to come. North Carolina’s commitment to clean air and a healthy environment will remain a priority despite the lack of forward thinking leadership from the current Administration. North Carolina knows that clean air and energy innovation are good for our economy and health, and we’re committed to continuing to lead in this area even if Washington isn’t.”
