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Trump Touts “Environmental Leadership” Despite Destructive Climate Policies

HeadlineJul 09, 2019

The resolution comes one day after Trump gave an address touting his administration’s “environmental leadership.” Trump reportedly made the speech after consultants from his 2020 campaign said he was lacking support from several key demographics who are concerned with climate change. Environmental groups and scientists have repeatedly condemned Trump’s attacks on the environment, which include leaving the Paris climate agreement, cutting clean water and air protections, and promoting coal production. Last year saw a hike of 3.4% in greenhouse gas emissions—the biggest rise since 2010.

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