White House devises bizarre (and bogus) legal excuse for leaving major climate treaty
Breaking news: The Trump White House is not exactly home to the best and the brightest legal minds. This much was clear starting with the first "Muslim Ban," which courts swiftly struck down, and it's still the case when it comes to reports about why Trump is poised to pull the U.S. out of the landmark Paris Climate Agreement.
In fact, your future and the futures of generations of people on this planet may come down to how the Trump administration chooses to interpret one sentence in this 25-page international agreement.
Scholars specializing in climate law say one possible way of interpreting the language of the Paris Climate Agreement is actually flat-out wrong. Trouble is, that's the interpretation that has gained favor at the White House, according to numerous media reports. Read more...
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