President Donald J. Trump on Thursday put the world on notice that the United States is withdrawing from the Paris climate change accord.<\/b>
\nBy John Dodge
CHICAGO (CBS) \u2014 President Donald J. Trump on Thursday put the world on notice that the United States is withdrawing from the Paris climate change accord.
That agreement, according to the United Nations, \u201cbrings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects.\u201d
Mr. Trump says the deal is bad for the American economy and threatens U. S. jobs.
As part of his rationale for withdrawing, Mr. Trump said, \u201cI was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris.\u201d
According to a poll done by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, a large majority of people in Pennsylvania believe climate change is happening. In the Pittsburgh area, that number reaches about 75 percent.
(Credit: Yale)
The mayor of Pittsburgh responded to Trump\u2019s decision, saying his city will remain committed to the Paris agreement.
Fact: Hillary Clinton received 80% of the vote in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh stands with the world & will follow Paris Agreement @HillaryClinton https: \/\/t.co\/cibJyT7MAK
\u2014 bill peduto (@billpeduto) June 1,2017
As the Mayor of Pittsburgh, I can assure you that we will follow the guidelines of the Paris Agreement for our people, our economy & future. https: \/\/t.co\/3znXGTcd8C
\u2014 bill peduto (@billpeduto) June 1,2017
According to the Yale report, 80 percent of Allegheny County, say carbon dioxide emmisions, should be regulated as a polluted. A total of 72 percent favored strict limits on coal-fired plant emissions.<\/p>\n

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