“Uncertain Future: US Senate Approves Climate Change Convention as Election Looms”

The US Senate has approved the US joining the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, raising questions about the ease of a potential president pulling the country out. As the US presidential election approaches, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are in a tight race for the White House.

While climate change has not been a major focus in the campaign, the outcome of the election will have significant implications for global efforts to combat climate change. Recent hurricanes like Milton and Helene have highlighted the urgent need for action.

Former President Trump has expressed intentions to withdraw the US from the Paris climate agreement, a move that could have far-reaching consequences. Legal experts are divided on whether Trump could withdraw the US from the UNFCCC without Senate approval and the potential challenges of rejoining in the future.

Exiting the Paris Agreement would mean the US no longer has to submit national climate action plans to the UN, weakening its influence in global climate talks. It could also reduce pressure on other major emitters like China to take ambitious climate action.

There are reports that lobbyists have drafted executive orders for Trump to sign, potentially pulling the US out of both the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC. Leaving the UNFCCC could have even more significant implications for US engagement in global climate efforts.

If the US were to leave the UNFCCC, it would impact the organization’s budget and change the dynamics of COP climate summits. The US currently contributes a significant portion of the UNFCCC’s budget, and its withdrawal could shift funding responsibilities to other countries like China.

Overall, the US election outcome will have a major impact on global climate efforts, with potential consequences for international cooperation and progress in addressing climate change. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.