The Paris Climate Deal: What You Need to Know

June 02, 2017 08:53

"We're getting out." It was with these words that Donald Trump signified the United States' break from the Paris Agreement.

In a statement from the Rose Garden in Washington DC, Trump announced that the United States would be withdrawing its support from the Accord, but would begin negotiations to re-enter the Paris Agreement or an entirely new transaction that would be more "fair" to the U.S economy.

But for those who don't know what the Paris accord is or needs to brush up on it, here's all you need to know.

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