Global Climate Initiatives Dismissed as Foolish by Wright
In a recent address at the Council on Foreign Relations, Energy Secretary Chris Wright expressed his belief that the Paris Agreement, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming, is a "crazy, bad idea" that will make everyone poorer and worsen their lives.
Adopted by 196 parties in 2015 and entering into force in 2016, the Paris Agreement aims to keep global temperature rise "well below" 2 degrees Celsius since the industrial era, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. The agreement includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the use of renewable energy, and help countries adapt to the effects of climate change.
However, Wright believes that the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 is unattainable and detrimental. He plans to promote the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States to the European Union, with a focus on replacing Russian gas within six to twelve months. His engagement involves meetings in Brussels, but the specific countries he will visit on this next European trip are not specified.
Wright also plans to tout the benefits of natural gas on an upcoming trip to Europe. His stance contrasts with the consensus among climate scientists and decades of research, which agree that pollution created by burning fossil fuels is rapidly making the planet hotter.
It is important to note that the Paris Agreement does not specify a maximum temperature rise in degrees Celsius for the pre-industrial era, nor does it provide a timeline for achieving the temperature rise goal. Additionally, the agreement does not include specific targets for reducing emissions for individual countries, but instead encourages them to set their own targets based on their national circumstances.
In 2015, almost all of the world's nations agreed to the Paris Agreement. However, the U.S. was not among them in 2015, and the specific year of the U.S.'s first withdrawal from the agreement is not provided. This year, the U.S. withdrew from the Paris Agreement for the second time.
The Paris Agreement remains a significant international agreement aimed at addressing climate change, and its implications continue to be debated among policymakers and experts. As the discussion on the appropriate response to climate change continues, it is crucial to consider the potential impacts on both the environment and the economy.
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