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This joint resolution condemns President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, a 2016 international agreement signed by 195 countries aimed at limiting global temperature increases to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The resolution highlights that the withdrawal goes against New Jersey state law, the United States Climate Alliance (a group of 24 states representing 55% of the U.S. population), and the wishes of the majority of Americans who view climate change as a significant threat. It argues that the withdrawal will lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions, potentially cause greater loss of life and economic damage, weaken the United States' leadership in renewable energy technology, and damage the country's diplomatic standing. The resolution formally condemns the presidential action and urges the president to rejoin the accord, with provisions to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Vice President, and New Jersey's congressional representatives.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR154