What Trump’s Exit from Paris Agreement Means for US Climate Projects

February 25th, 2025 - by John Hendren / Al Jazeera English & ThePriint

What Trump’s Exit from Paris Agreement
Means for US Climate Projects
John Hendren / Al Jazeera English

CHICAGO (February 24, 2025) —Trump withdrew the US from the Paris climate treaty, freezing billions in environmental projects. In Chicago, grants for pollution reduction, electric vehicle infrastructure, and rail expansion were halted.

Conservationists warn the cuts will worsen air and water quality, impacting public health. Residents report declining air conditions in industrial areas. Experts say the move could cost US jobs and give China an edge in green tech.

Scientists also warn of increased extreme weather events. Critics argue the decision sacrifices long-term progress for short-term savings.

Trump’s Exit from Paris Climate Agreement
Here’s What It Means for the World

ThePrint

(January 21, 2025) — The 47th US President Donald Trump passed an executive order on Monday to withdraw US from the Paris Agreement, the climate change pact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Watch #ThePrintVideo with Akanksha Mishra to know more about how this impacts global climate