The United States will be one of only four countries outside the Paris Agreement, which is designed to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

The withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the WHO, and the pact to tax large multinationals adds to the president’s expansionist rhetoric and his conviction that ‘everybody needs’ the United States

Trump signed an executive order that begins the process of withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, which he also did during his first term.

President Donald Trump said Monday he will again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming and once again distancing the U.S. from its closest allies.

Even presidential powers have their limits - and in some cases, Trump faces hurdles before his plans can become reality.

Executive orders are regularly used by incoming presidents to kick off their administrations. The orders - the most formal type of “executive actions,” which derive their power from Article II of the Constitution - are official statements from the president about how US federal agencies are to use their resources,

His action has led to some calling the 'planned' US withdrawal 'unfortunate' and others reminding him of climate-driven disasters like the most-recent Los Angeles wildfires.

The climate change deck has been reshuffled. Oil and gas companies have been given a new lease of life. Meanwhile, subsidies and incentives for wind farms and electric vehicles have been rescinded by Mr Trump in executive orders signed on Jan 20, in addition to a withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.

The abdication of global leadership will undermine the fight to prevent catastrophic climate change and damage the world's economy.

By Newsbase President Donald Trump wasted no time withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement merely hours after being sworn-in on January 20. It marks the second time Trump has ordered the US to leave the global climate pact,

DEVEAUX and LINLEY SANDERS, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ‘s second term began with efforts to deliver on key campaign promises, including his vows to […]