It was nice to see so many corporate CEOs say they would continue to adhere the Paris
Climate Agreement (PCA) even as President Trump said the United States would not.
Some 'cared' so much they even decided leave presidential advisory council, believing
not offing advise is better than remaining on the council!
First of all, this grandstanding is meaningless. The PCA signed in 2015 does not mandate
anything, nor will it. So for more than 1200 cities, states and businesses committing to
this agreement mean nothing, This is purely for public consumption, not CO2 emission
reduction! (So much for the Earth in peril)
President Trump's decision ends any future mandates beyond the authority of Congress
on the very companies whose CEOs 'gallantly' ride off on their high horses; companies
so well-heeled they can easily pass long the cost to their customers.
There was no mention of struggling small business owners whose 100,000s companies
did not object. They understand the true PCA compliance cost.
The unreported silver lining is this. As many of our founders had hoped, 'republicanism',
meaning less authority residing in Washington, would be the best form of government.
Call it personal responsibility when cities, states, organization and businesses, each deciding
for themselves on how to spend taxpayer or shareholders money, rather than the president
of the United States dictating...without Congressional approval.
To the 1200 climate warriors will continue to support the Paris accord, Go for it!!!!
Here they are: http://wearestillin.com/
However, these environmentally conscious folks should not expect the American taxpayers
to cover the cost.
And, to ensure American taxpayers are not saddled with the cost President Trump should
inform the IRS any attempt by companies to get tax relief should be denied!
Additionally, cities, states should not expect increases in federal funding if they decide to
"invest" in climate effecting initiatives.
If they are as serious as they say, it should not matter, after all, the Earth is in the balance!
We'll soon know if 'saving the planet' is as important as lower profits and losing jobs!
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