In a list of causes I'm passionate about, like cancer research, women's issues, the arts, child hunger, AIDS awareness, I will admit that the environment is sadly low on the list. However, I completely understand how important it is. And I know that our President's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement today is a ridiculously ignorant and short-sighted decision.
Climate change is the single biggest threat that the world is facing in the 21st century. The world is getting hotter and more polluted and we need scientists to help us reverse these terrible trends. However, this administration doesn't "believe" in Science. How does one not believe in Science? Did they think their teachers were spouting out lies for the 18 years they were in science class? Do they think that the 85 degree days that sometimes happen in the middle of winter are just a gift from god and nothing else? There are scientific and irrefutable facts that this is happening.
And these are the facts they're arguing. Talk about backing the wrong horse. Of course, there's a whole lot more to lose in this particular race. Instead of losing a few dollars (something Donald Trump should be used to), our children and children's children will pay the consequences of a destroyed environment, which is something apparently the US, and the citizens of Syria and Nicaragua can live with...
However this withdrawal pans out, I have hope that the scientists and those that fight for the planet will continue their work and fight on. Because if Donald Trump has taught us anything, it's that in the face of his idiocy, those that care about the issues get stronger and continue to work towards what's right.
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