The Paris Climate Accord: Why Agnes Scott College says, ‘We Are Still In.”

President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord undermines this historic global coalition and weakens America’s influence in the world.  But it is also out of step with what is already happening across the United States, including right here in Georgia.
That’s why an unprecedented coalition of leaders from state and local government, business and higher education have come together to renew our commitment to pursue ambitious climate goals and ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in reducing emissions and creating a low-carbon economy.  The We Are Still In coalition includes nine states, 184 mayors and city leaders, 1441 businesses and investors and 292 college and university presidents – including mayors, businesses and colleges here in Georgia.  Collectively, we represent 123 million Americans, 3.9 million enrolled students and $6.2 trillion of the U.S. economy. More...