The US government may want to leave the Paris agreement, but an overwhelming number of Americans are continuing to push for state and local action on climate policy. As Trump aims to revitalize the domestic coal industry, it’s crucial to stay focused on what’s possible for renewables and energy efficiency. Silvia Weko takes a look at the US climate resistance. It happened: Donald Trump made good on his campaign promise to “cancel“ the Paris agreement, despite outcry at home and abroad. His explanation that he had been elected to represent “Pittsburgh, not Paris“ was quickly refuted by the Mayor of Pittsburgh, Bill Peduto, whose city has claimed to continue pushing for climate action. The United States joins Syria, Nicaragua & Russia in deciding not to participate with world's Paris Agreement. It's now up to cities to lead — bill peduto (@billpeduto) June 1, 2017 The US has broken with the rest of the world, including North Korea, in this massive step backwards. Although there have been many comments about “joining Syria and Nicaragua” (the only … Continue reading “Still in”? American climate policy after Paris