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Climate deal is a ‘baby step,’ but world needs bigger action, diplomats say
The Washington Post via MSN ^ | July 29, 2022 | By Michael Birnbaum, Sarah Kaplan

Posted on 07/30/2022 7:54:33 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

Even as Democrats work to deliver the biggest-ever U.S. climate investment in a new spending package, many officials and activists overseas described the deal as falling short of the nation’s obligation to help other countries and galvanize global action to avert dangerous warming.

The Inflation Reduction Act would be a major boost for climate-friendly efforts inside the United States — a shift of unprecedented proportions. But it would do little to support vulnerable nations around the world that have been pleading for years that wealthy nations help them prepare for a warming world. It also wouldn’t cut America’s carbon emissions as much as President Biden has promised.

“It’s a step forward,” said Harjeet Singh, head of global political strategy for Climate Action Network International, a coalition of nonprofit groups that advocates for emissions reductions, clean energy policy and environmental justice. “But the international community would call it a baby step when we actually need a leap.”

Nor does the legislation provide funding to assist vulnerable countries already struggling with extreme heat, persistent drought, rising sea levels and an onslaught of other climate impacts — despite multiple promises that the United States would do so.

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: climate; corruption; fraud; globalwarming; hoax; propaganda; scam; socialism
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1 posted on 07/30/2022 7:54:33 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Nothing will ever be enough to satisfy these turds. Screw ‘em.


2 posted on 07/30/2022 7:57:03 AM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

I am quite familiar with the Philippines. Money sent there for “climate change” will disappear like mist in the desert.


3 posted on 07/30/2022 8:01:36 AM PDT by Stevenfo
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

That is because none of this has anything to do with correcting “man made global climate change”.

Although no such a thing exists, lust for power and control among the ruling elite very much does.


4 posted on 07/30/2022 8:01:39 AM PDT by skeeter
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“ despite multiple promises that the United States would do so.”

The only entity that can promise anything on behalf of the States United is 2/3 of the Senate, by ratifying a treaty.

This is on purpose. FAFO.


5 posted on 07/30/2022 8:02:33 AM PDT by Jim Noble (I’ve stumbled on the side of twelve misty mountains)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Trump showed everyone that these people hawk misery.

The world is full of suckers.


6 posted on 07/30/2022 8:02:53 AM PDT by Empire_of_Liberty
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To: skeeter

I’ve known for years that it’s all about money & power, not about any concern for the planet. (The planet will do just fine regardless.)


7 posted on 07/30/2022 8:05:48 AM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Power mad criminals who take the best the world has to offer — and reduce everyone else to global serfs.


8 posted on 07/30/2022 8:07:18 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

“Nothing will ever be enough to satisfy these turds. Screw ‘em.”

Correct, no matter how many sacrifices you make at the altar of Climate Change they won’t be enough until you are dead.


9 posted on 07/30/2022 8:08:58 AM PDT by SaxxonWoods (The only way to secure your own future is to create it yourself.)
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To: skeeter

ALLEGED “man made global climate change.....”. Weird how glaciers vanished from Yosemite, NYC, Chicago etc without an assist by SUVs. Arrogance of humans.


10 posted on 07/30/2022 8:12:15 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

These people will never get it, no matter what they do, they cannot stop the end times earth from heating up.


11 posted on 07/30/2022 8:14:40 AM PDT by Democrat = party of treason
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

If the watermelon greens are concerned about pollution they should kill themselves and remove the pollution they cause from the equation.


12 posted on 07/30/2022 8:20:04 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Pound sand. You science sucks


13 posted on 07/30/2022 8:23:07 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

How do you prepare for a warming world? The money they save on blankets and sweaters they can spend on air conditioning. Plant some shade trees. There is not much work involved in planting trees. Or cost. Once it is in the ground it takes care of itself.


14 posted on 07/30/2022 8:30:38 AM PDT by webheart
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The bigger “action” we need is to eliminate diplomats.


15 posted on 07/30/2022 8:31:01 AM PDT by Nuc 1.1 (Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

the international community would call it a baby step

Off a cliff


16 posted on 07/30/2022 8:40:24 AM PDT by wardamneagle
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
diplomats

You mean deep state swamp critters.

17 posted on 07/30/2022 8:42:44 AM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Man is so damn arrogrant to think that he can control the weather.....ONLY THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISSAC AND JACOB HAS THAT POWER.


18 posted on 07/30/2022 8:45:39 AM PDT by kagnew
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Climate investment lower their standards of living and keep them there the more the need the government the more powerful it becomes.


19 posted on 07/30/2022 8:53:54 AM PDT by Vaduz ( )
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To: Vaduz

Money will go to Democrat NGOs….and fixing elections


20 posted on 07/30/2022 8:58:18 AM PDT by Hojczyk
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