Energy and Environment

US declines to affirm international commitment to addressing climate change

By Matthew Trunko
Published June 13, 2017 12:13am ET
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US declines to affirm international commitment to addressing climate change
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom signed the statement to 'reaffirm strong commitment to the swift and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement.' (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) | Andrew Harnik

The Trump administration declined to sign a joint international statement over the weekend that would have reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to addressing global climate change.

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