Global Outrage as US Withdraws from Paris Climate Agreement

In a move that has ignited widespread international condemnation, President Donald Trump announced the United States’ formal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, a landmark global accord aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of this century. This decision, made through an executive order on the first day of Trump’s second term, has drawn sharp criticism from scientists, climate activists, and global leaders alike, raising alarm about the future of international climate cooperation.

Despite the US’s significant efforts to reduce its carbon emissions over the past two decades, with a 20% decline since 2005 amid strong economic growth, Trump’s decision to double down on fossil fuel extraction, including coal, oil, and natural gas, marks a dramatic shift away from clean energy technologies such as solar and wind. The US now joins Iran, Libya, and Yemen as the only nations not part of the Paris Agreement.

As the United States prepares for a year-long process to formally withdraw, the international community is left grappling with the implications of one of the world’s largest carbon emitters stepping away from global climate leadership. With growing concerns over the future of global environmental diplomacy, many are urging nations to remain united in their commitment to the Paris accord, despite this setback.