Energy and Environment

State Dept. announces ‘aggressive acceleration’ of climate rules

By Joel Gehrke

Published November 7, 2016 9:17pm ET

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State Dept. announces ‘aggressive acceleration’ of climate rules — —œThere’s a huge political momentum; entry into force now really shapes the agreement and the structure,—£ Jonathan Pershing, the special envoy for climate change, told reporters. (AP Photo) | Cliff Owen

Rules and regulations designed to curb carbon emissions under the terms of an international climate change accord will be issued more quickly than previously expected, according to the State Department.

The implementation of the Paris agreement is a top priority for negotiators at the COP 22 Climate Conference in Marrakech, Morocco, which began Monday. But supporters of the deal are wary of GOP nominee Donald Trump’s pledge to pull out of the climate deal if he wins the White House.

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