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Here's What's Happened With The Paris Deal

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In December 2015, nearly every country, including all of the world's biggest polluters, came together in Paris and agreed to limit carbon emissions. It was a cornerstone of President Barack Obama's environmental legacy. Now President Donald Trump is withdrawing the US from the accord. What does that actually mean? The U.S.'s original plan was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26% to 28% by 2025. Because Obama didn't get approval, Trump was able to quickly reverse the order.

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