The Paris Agreement is a severely inadequate response to the climate crisis the world now faces, writes Pete Dolack, full of vague aspirations and devoid of hard, enforceable commitments. But the impending US withdrawal is still bad news for us all - including the Trump-supporting Koch brothers, set to gain billions from their Alberta tarsands holdings. Short-term profits are a poor exchange for a less livable world, even for those making the money.
… levels. The European Union, Brazil, Canada, Japan, India and Australia have committed to … emissions by anywhere from 26% (Japan) to 40% (EU) by 2030. China didn't …