President Obama made remarks today in the White House Rose Garden to announce how he’s helped save the planet from a fiery destruction, or at least managed to maybe set the stage for a few more Solyndras:
For Paris Agreement to take effect, 55 countries representing 55% of global emissions must formally join. US & China represent about 40%.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 5, 2016
By signing Paris Agreement, Pres Obama said last month US putting its money where its mouth is to combat Climate Change.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 5, 2016
"Today's a historic day in the fight to preserve our planet for future generations," says @POTUS, hailing Paris Agreement to take effect. pic.twitter.com/YX5Xsj7Qvm
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 5, 2016
"History may well judge it as a turning point for our planet," says @POTUS of Climate Change agreement reaching implementation threshold.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 5, 2016
Pres Obama clearly wants progress against Climate Change to be seen as a major part of his legacy in office.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 5, 2016
We’re sure he does.
Does it seem like there’s a step missing?
And the Senate needs to ratif—wait. https://t.co/znnycXzBFq
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) October 5, 2016
Another “pen and phone” deal?
https://twitter.com/Itsjoeco/status/783750961621766144
Article 19: “Treaty” shall mean “Vegetable” if it is convenient for the president. https://t.co/NMbFwKJCUt
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) October 5, 2016
Given what happened to his 9/11 bill veto, Obama’s especially annoyed by Congress these days.
Other countries that ratified Paris Agreement, actually sent it to their legislatures (UK, Oz, Brazil, etc.) Treaty for thee but not for me! https://t.co/0soK8RIuJL
— Eugene Kontorovich (@EVKontorovich) October 5, 2016
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