US President Donald Trump’s landmark decision to withdraw America from the Paris Accord has stirred a storm globally. While he has made his “America First” stance starkly clear, he has received a lot of criticism from world leaders, celebrities, and social media for being irresponsible towards the global commitment for a sustainable environment.
The US, being the second largest polluter in the world and largest financier of the Paris Accord, has more responsibility than other world nations towards the same. Many have feared that the global climate governance may collapse following Trump’s decision.
The latest to join the trail of criticism is celebrity Arnold Schwarzenegger. In a video of under three minutes, Arnold ‘terminates’ Trump’s rationale for pulling out of the agreement.
By citing facts in the video, Arnold reminds Trump of his job as a President.
1. He urges him to act effectively for a clean energy future than going backward on such an important commitment. Without it, America will be far from great, but its people will suffer from diseases like cancer and asthma.
2. He cites examples of other historic personalities who have only moved forward on the issue of environment conservation.
3. Trump must continue the legacy to further inspire local-level governments.
4. Contrary to Trump’s claims, environmental laws boost the economy.
5. A ‘clean’ future, Arnold said, should start at the grassroots, the cities and states that pass environmentally-sound rules and laws.
The bottom line, in Arnold’s quintessential Terminator style, is:
“One man cannot destroy our progress. One man can’t stop our clean energy revolution. And one man cannot go back in time, only I can do that.”
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