Theresa May urges G20 leaders to tackle climate change as US refuse
Speaking after the two-day G20 summit, Prime Minister Theresa May told other countries to “raise their ambition” to tackle climate change.
May said that other governments should copy the UKs new aim of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and world leaders should “embrace this target”.
Talking at a press conference after the summit, May told reporters: “Over the past two days, leaders have discussed some of the most pressing challenges facing our nations.
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“In recent months we have heard hundreds of thousands of young people urge us – their leaders – to act on climate change before its too late.
“I am proud that the UK has now enshrined in law our world-leading net zero commitment to reduce emissions. And I have called on other countries to raise their ambition and embrace this target.”
But a joint declaration from the worlds richest 20 countries to tackle climate change was only agreed upon after the US inserted an exemption cause.
The United States was the only country not to reaffirm its commitment to implement the 2015 Paris climate accord.
The clause read: “The United States reiterates its decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement because it disadvantages American workers and taxpayers.
“The USs balanced approach to energy and environment allows for the delivery of affordable, reliable, and secure energy to all its citizens while utilising all energy sources and technologies, including clean and advanced fossil fuels and technologies, renewables, and civil nuclear power, while also reducing emissions and promoting economic growth.”
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