U.S. Republican Presidential Hopeful Vows to Withdraw from Paris Climate Accord
In a bold declaration on the eve of the third Republican presidential election debate, Vivek Ramaswamy, a prominent Republican presidential candidate, announced his intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, a historic international agreement aimed at addressing the global climate crisis. Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur currently polling fourth among Republican contenders, is making waves with his provocative stance on climate change.
“The climate change agenda is a hoax,” Ramaswamy declared during an interview with AFP, challenging widely accepted scientific consensus. “Are global surface temperatures going up? Yes. Is that an existential risk for humanity? No.”
Ramaswamy’s controversial statement underscores his skepticism of the dire consequences posed by climate change, an issue that has gained global attention and urgency in recent years. He firmly believes that the United States should not be part of the Paris climate accord, which seeks to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
“I think the climate change agenda is based on flawed premises,” Ramaswamy asserted. “I believe we should stay the heck out of the Paris climate accords.”
His position aligns with the views of former President Donald Trump, who withdrew the United States from the Paris agreement in 2017. President Joe Biden subsequently reinstated the country’s commitment to the accord as one of his first acts upon taking office.
Ramaswamy has not shied away from making incendiary remarks about climate policy, advocating for increased fossil fuel usage, including drilling, fracking, and coal burning. He has even referred to environmental activists as a “religious cult.”
The biotech entrepreneur maintains that policies designed to curb fossil fuel consumption are causing more harm to human well-being than the potential consequences of climate change itself.
In the upcoming Republican debate, where only five candidates will participate, Ramaswamy hopes for a more constructive discussion compared to the previous chaotic exchanges that took place when numerous contenders were on the stage.
Shifting focus to domestic issues, Ramaswamy argued against the notion of the United States acting as the world’s police and emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of U.S. citizens within the country.
Addressing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas, the presidential hopeful advocated for a diplomatic approach that allows Israel to defend itself effectively. He firmly believes that the United States should support Israel’s right to protect its interests.
In Ohio, where Ramaswamy hails from, voters were deciding whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution, a decision that could significantly impact the upcoming U.S. presidential race. As a staunch “pro-life” advocate, he cast his vote against the amendment, opposing it for both the country and the state of Ohio.
While Ramaswamy’s stance on climate change and other political issues continues to be a subject of debate and scrutiny, it underscores the diverse range of views within the Republican party as the 2024 presidential election season gathers momentum.
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