North Carolina announced last week that it would join the 15-state US Climate Alliance, the bipartisan coalition of states that formed in the wake of Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. North Carolina’s governor, Roy Cooper, said in a statement: “In the absence of leadership from Washington, North Carolina is proud to join the U.S. Climate Alliance, and we remain committed to reducing pollution and protecting our environment. Clean air and a healthy environment are vital for a strong economy and a healthier future. So much of North Carolina’s economy relies on protecting our treasured natural resources, and I’m committed to maintaining the quality of their air we breathe for generations to come.” Some more good news: the U.S. Climate Alliance released a new report last week that member states are collectively on track to meet and possibly exceed their portion of the U.S. commitment to the Paris climate goals. According to the report, Climate Alliance states are on track to reach a 24 to 29 percent reduction in emissions by 2025, fulfilling their contribution to the Paris Agreement targets. Share this update and ask your friends to join the call on our state leaders to fulfill our commitment to fighting global warming and curbing the impact of climate change.
Origen: UPDATE: North Carolina Is Newest State to Join US Climate Alliance
