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Trump's rejection of national climate report would do more damage than exiting the Paris Agreement

  • Written by Gary W. Yohe, Huffington Foundation Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Wesleyan University
imageOne of the impacts of climate change is an increase in the frequency of heavy rain events. AP Photo/David J. Phillip

A scientific report done every four years has been thrust into the spotlight because its findings directly contradict statements from the president and various Cabinet officials.

If the Trump administration chooses to reject the...

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