US President Joe Biden today apologized to world leaders for the withdrawal of Donald Trump's predecessor from the Paris Climate Agreement, calling the fight against global warming a “huge opportunity” for the global economy. .
“I guess I should not apologize, but I apologize for the fact that the US withdrew from the Paris Agreement and that delayed us,” he said.
He stressed that one of the first decisions upon his arrival at the White House was to return his country to the Agreement, which aims to reduce overheating well below 2 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-industrial period, and if possible by 1.5 degree Celsius.
Former United States President Trump has argued that this agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is destroying jobs. But Joe Biden's successor believes otherwise.
“In the midst of the growing catastrophe, I believe there is an incredible opportunity, not just for the United States, but for all of us,” he told world leaders gathered for the summit at the UN General Assembly on COP26. is considered key to curbing global warming.
He also promised “actions, not words”. “The US is not only returning to the table, but we hope to set a good example.”
