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Trump Climate Decision Endangers Human Health, Doctors Say – NBC News

Friday, June 2nd, 2017

‘President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement will endanger human health and make it hard to prevent even more damage from global warning, medical groups said Thursday.’

Source: Trump Climate Decision Endangers Human Health, Doctors Say – NBC News

Oil drops 2% as US climate withdrawal compounds glut concerns

Friday, June 2nd, 2017

‘Brent crude oil tumbled below $50 on Friday, heading for a second straight week of losses, on worries that U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon a climate pact could spark more crude drilling in the United States, worsening a global glut.’

Source: Oil drops 2% as US climate withdrawal compounds glut concerns

WATCH: Trump announces decision on Paris climate agreement | PBS NewsHour

Thursday, June 1st, 2017

‘WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Thursday he was withdrawing the U.S. from the landmark Paris climate agreement, striking a major blow to worldwide efforts to combat climate change and distancing the country from many allies abroad. He said the U.S. would try to re-enter but only if it can get more favorable terms.’

Source: WATCH: Trump announces decision on Paris climate agreement | PBS NewsHour

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang vows to stick to Paris climate deal – CBS News

Thursday, June 1st, 2017

‘BEIJING — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang vowed to work with the European Union to uphold the Paris climate accord Thursday, saying that fighting climate change was a “global consensus” and an “international responsibility.”‘

Source: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang vows to stick to Paris climate deal – CBS News