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Why Trump's withdrawal from Paris doesn't matter as much as you think

  • Written by Robert H. Scott III, Associate Professor of Economics, Monmouth University
imageFortunately, it's not quite so gloomy.AP Photo/Susan Walsh

Many reacted to President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord with understandable dismay, fearful that the U.S. is shirking its global leadership role, will fall behind in green technology and is helping usher in the worst effects of global warming.

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