By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/eu-trump-climate-policy Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter EU regrets Trump’s reversal of climate policy World Mar 29, 2017 8:08 AM EDT BRUSSELS — The European Union has expressed regret about President Donald Trump’s decision to undo U.S. policies for fighting global warming and is wondering how he will live up to Washington’s international climate commitments. EU Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete said in a statement Wednesday that “we regret the U.S. is rolling back the main pillar of its climate policy, the Clean Power Plan.” Canete said “it remains to be seen by which other means the United States intends to meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement” to fight climate change. He said the EU sees the agreement as way to create jobs and spur investment and economic growth, and said the bloc would continue to respect its commitments. Trump signed an executive order Tuesday eliminating numerous restrictions on fossil fuel production. READ NEXT: ‘Difficult slog’ ahead to undo Obama climate legacy, says former EPA chief We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
BRUSSELS — The European Union has expressed regret about President Donald Trump’s decision to undo U.S. policies for fighting global warming and is wondering how he will live up to Washington’s international climate commitments. EU Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete said in a statement Wednesday that “we regret the U.S. is rolling back the main pillar of its climate policy, the Clean Power Plan.” Canete said “it remains to be seen by which other means the United States intends to meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement” to fight climate change. He said the EU sees the agreement as way to create jobs and spur investment and economic growth, and said the bloc would continue to respect its commitments. Trump signed an executive order Tuesday eliminating numerous restrictions on fossil fuel production. READ NEXT: ‘Difficult slog’ ahead to undo Obama climate legacy, says former EPA chief We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now