Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated on Monday, December 5, that he does not accept the government's report regarding the predicted harmful effects of climate change on the U.S. economy and American citizens. U.S. government agencies warned in a report released on Friday that climate change could cost the U.S. economy hundreds of billions of dollars and result in the deaths of thousands of people in the country. According to Reuters, Trump, in a conversation with reporters at the White House, said he has 'seen the report and read parts of it.' In response to a question about the economic consequences predicted in the report, he said, 'I do not believe it.' However, Trump emphasized that other countries must also take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The report, prepared by 13 U.S. government agencies, stated that global temperatures are rising rapidly, and if not addressed, the average temperature of the Earth could increase by 5 degrees Celsius by the end of the 21st century. This report is based on the fourth national assessment of climate change in the United States, involving 300 scientists. Some findings published last fall indicated that the cause of rising global temperatures can only be attributed to human activities, especially greenhouse gas emissions. The report states that humans are currently experiencing the warmest weather in modern history, and even if immediate and effective actions are taken to reduce greenhouse gases to zero, the world will still be 1.1 degrees Fahrenheit warmer. If there is no significant reduction in greenhouse gases, the annual average global temperature could increase by 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius) or more by the end of this century. Last year, the U.S. announced its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, which was established in 2015 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and has been joined by nearly all countries in the world. Withdrawal from this agreement was one of Trump's campaign promises. He stated that this agreement is 'costly for the American people' and research shows that implementing this agreement could eliminate more than 2.5 million jobs in the country by 2025. However, Trump has previously stated that the U.S. is ready to renegotiate to form a fairer agreement.
Trump: I Do Not Accept the Government's Report on Climate Change
Donald Trump publicly rejected a U.S. government report warning of severe economic impacts from climate change. The report predicts significant temperature increases and economic losses unless action is taken. This stance reflects Trump's ongoing skepticism about climate science and international agreements.
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📰 What Happened
Donald Trump publicly rejected a U.S. government report that warned of severe economic impacts from climate change. The report predicts significant temperature increases and economic losses unless action is taken.
- The report was prepared by 13 U.S. government agencies and involved 300 scientists.
- Trump's administration previously withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, which aimed to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Climate change is a pressing global issue, with scientific consensus indicating that human activities are a primary driver of rising temperatures. The Paris Climate Agreement was established to unite countries in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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