WH: Obama Will Use Executive Authority to Join Paris Climate Accord

Senior White House advisor Brian Deese said Monday President Obama plans to join the Paris climate agreement formally “as soon as possible” – but stopped short of saying he would do so during a trip to China this week. Deese said the accord was an “executive agreement” and not one requiring Senate advice and consent.

 

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