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Agency Name: Department of Tourism, Reg’l Office
Location: Oasis Resort, Nat’l Higway, SFC
Contact Number/s: 700 – 5780

Agency Name: Department of Tourism, Reg’l Office
Location: Capitol, SFC
Contact Number/s: 242 – 5550 loc 217/218

Agency Name: Philippine Information Agency
Location: 2nd Flr. New CAP Bldg., SFC
Contact Number/s: (072) 700 4178 / (072) 700 0416

Agency Name: Philippine Tourism Authority
Location: Mabanag Justice Hall
Contact Number/s: 888 – 0109

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Agency Name: PATROL 117
Location:
Contact Number/s: 117

Agency Name: Philippine National Police RECOM I
Location: National Highway, SFC
Contact Number/s: 700 – 1225

Agency Name: San Fernando City PNP
Location: San Fernando City
Contact Number/s: 888 – 69 10/11

Agency Name: Department of Foreign Affairs
Location: National Highway, Pagdalagan, SFC
Contact Number/s: 888 – 3733

Agency Name: Fire Station, San Fernando City
Location: National Highway, SFC
Contact Number/s: 888 – 6913

Agency Name: Bureau of Immigration & Deportation
Location: Mabini St., SFC
Contact Number/s: 700 – 4370

Agency Name: La Union Medical Center (LUMC)
Location: Agoo, La Union
Contact Number/s: 710 – 1698

Agency Name: Ilocos Training & Reg’l Medical Center (ITRMC)
Location: Nat’l Highway, San Fernando City
Contact Number/s: 607 – 6418

Agency Name: Lorma Hospital
Location: Nat’l Highway, San Fernando City
Contact Number/s: 888 – 2616 to 18

Agency Name: Bethany Hospital
Location: San Fernando City
Contact Number/s: 242 – 0804

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Shootout At Texas Car Dealership Leaves 3 Dead

Two bounty hunters and the fugitive from Minnesota that they were tracking were killed Tuesday night in a shoot out at an auto dealership in Greenville, Texas, authorities say.

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From Pride To Protest: LGBT Parades Take On A New Tone This Year

The annual pride parade in West Hollywood will take on a different tone this year—resistance.

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Clinton Says She Was ‘Right’ About ‘Vast Russia Conspiracy’; Investigations Ongoing

The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee said she is "leaning" toward believing that President Trump’s campaign colluded with the Russians, though there has not been evidence of such cooperation.

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Already Under Pressure, Ivanka Trump’s Brand Faces A New Challenge

The disappearance of three activists at a Chinese factory that makes Ivanka’s products is the kind of scandal companies like to avoid.

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White House Discloses Ethics Waivers For Presidential Aides

The White House released a list of people exempted from its ethics rules. The list includes White House Chief of Staff Reince Preibus, counselor Kellyanne Conway and chief strategist Steve Bannon.

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An Anthropologist Discovers The Terrible Emotion Locked In A Word

In 1967, Renato Rosaldo went to live with a Philippine tribe that was known for beheading people. He couldn’t grasp the emotion that fueled this violence. Then his wife suddenly died.

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Disaster Agency To Weather Hurricane Season With No Leader, Proposed Cuts

As Hurricane season begins, there are concerns that FEMA, the federal agency in charge of dealing with disasters, may be less prepared than usual and hampered by proposed budget cuts.

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Banned From Russian TV, A Putin Critic Gets His Message Out On YouTube

Anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny is calling for nationwide protests and wants to be president. The Kremlin is scrambling to respond to the freewheeling weekly show he’s started on YouTube.

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The Making Of Emotions, From Pleasurable Fear To Bittersweet Relief

Since ancient times, philosophers and scientists have viewed emotions as innate. In the latest Invisibilia, a psychologist argues that emotions spring from the sum of our experiences, not just wiring.

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‘Hate Is Living Every Day,’ LeBron James Says After Racist Graffiti Incident

"No matter how much money you have, no matter how famous you are," the NBA star says, "you know being black in America is tough."

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Intrigue, Dynasty, Sub-Plots: The Cavs-Warriors Are Back

For NBA fans, grumbly and otherwise, the wait is almost over. The Finals begin tonight.

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Increasing Salaries So Teachers Don’t Have To Become Principals

Teachers across the country are choosing to leave the classroom for better pay as school administrators, where they can sometimes double their salaries.

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How New Roots Are Driving An Apple Renaissance

The apple renaissance of recent years has given us new varieties of fruit. But that’s only half of the story, and half of the tree. Another revolution is happening below ground, in the tree roots.
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Trump Keeps U.S. Embassy In Israel In Tel Aviv For Now, And Most Israelis Shrug

Trump promised during the campaign he would move the embassy to Jerusalem. It’s a high priority for some of his supporters, but less so in Israel. No country has an embassy in Jerusalem.

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Trump Poised To Announce Decision On Paris Climate Agreement

Nearly all the world’s nations have signed the 2015 accord, which sets global goals for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. President Trump is set to announce today whether the U.S. will withdraw.

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So What Exactly Is In The Paris Climate Accord?

As the world awaits President Trump’s decision on whether the U.S. will recommit to the 2015 Paris pact, here’s a by-the-numbers look at the details of the historic global agreement.
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After Bomb Threat, Malaysia Airline Passengers Tackle Man — And Then Sit On Tarmac

When the jet returned to the airport, the suspect was already tied up. Police took him away — but they left the device he had held on the plane, along with the passengers, for 90 minutes.

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Noose Found At National Museum Of African American History

Museum visitors discovered the noose Wednesday, less than a week after police found a noose hanging from a tree near the Hirshhorn Museum, which is also on the National Mall.
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Philippines Errantly Kills At Least 10 Of Its Own Troops In Fight For Marawi

The botched airstrike also injured seven others. The violence marks the latest setback for a military that has been scrambling — and so far, failing — to reclaim the city from ISIS-linked militants.

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WATCH LIVE: Trump Announces Decision On Paris Climate Agreement

Nearly all the world’s nations have signed the 2015 accord, which sets global goals for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. President Trump is announcing today whether the U.S. will withdraw.

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A Player Falls Injured At The French Open, And Compassion Takes Over

Martín del Potro climbed over the net to console his weeping opponent, Nicolás Almagro, after a knee injury ended their second-round match Thursday.

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Resort In The Philippines On Lockdown After Reports Of Gunfire

The hotel and casino complex in metropolitan Manila said it is working with police after reports of shooting from unidentified men. Local authorities have not officially commented on the situation.

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Oakland To Pay 19-Year-Old Nearly $1 Million In Police Scandal Settlement

The investigation has led to criminal charges against seven officers in the Bay Area, and several officers were fired. "We remain focused on rebuilding the public trust," said Oakland’s mayor.

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5 Things That Could Change When The U.S. Leaves The Paris Climate Deal

NPR reporters break down how the coal industry, climate, U.S. global relations, public support and budget could be affected by President Trump’s decision to pull out of the deal.

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Cracking The Code That Lets The Brain ID Any Face, Fast

People and other primates have an amazing ability to instantly recognize faces. Scientists at Caltech found that we do that by having 205 specialized brain cells divvy up the task.

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Former Auschwitz Guard Dies Before Beginning Prison Sentence

Reinhold Hanning was sentenced last June to five years in prison in connection with the murder of 170,000 people at the Nazi concentration camp.

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3.6 Percent Of Americans Found To Have Food Allergies Or Intolerances

A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that women and people of Asian descent are the most at risk and that shellfish is the most common allergen.

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Remember That Time When Wonder Woman Was A U.N. Ambassador?

It wasn’t that long ago. Just last fall, in fact. And unlike her new movie, her "appointment" drew mixed reviews.

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Using Music And Rhythm To Help Kids With Grammar And Language

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are studying how music and rhythm activities could help children who struggle with grammar and language development.
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WATCH: Shootout At Texas Car Dealership Leaves 3 Dead

Two bounty hunters and the fugitive from Minnesota that they were tracking were killed Tuesday night in a shoot out at an auto dealership in Greenville, Texas, authorities say.

Read more on NPR May 31, 2017 at 10:35PM
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From Pride To Protest: LGBT Parades Take On A New Tone This Year

The annual pride parade in West Hollywood will take on a different tone this year—resistance.

Read more on NPR May 31, 2017 at 11:05PM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/2017/06/01/530913730/from-pride-to-protest-lgbt-parades-take-on-a-new-tone-this-year?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Clinton Says She Was ‘Right’ About ‘Vast Russia Conspiracy’; Investigations Ongoing

The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee said she is "leaning" toward believing that President Trump’s campaign colluded with the Russians, though there has not been evidence of such cooperation.

Read more on NPR May 31, 2017 at 11:05PM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/2017/06/01/530941011/clinton-says-she-was-right-about-vast-russia-conspiracy-investigations-ongoing?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Already Under Pressure, Ivanka Trump’s Brand Faces A New Challenge

The disappearance of three activists at a Chinese factory that makes Ivanka’s products is the kind of scandal companies like to avoid.

Read more on NPR May 31, 2017 at 11:05PM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/2017/06/01/530977670/already-under-pressure-ivanka-trumps-brand-faces-a-new-challenge?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
White House Discloses Ethics Waivers For Presidential Aides

The White House released a list of people exempted from its ethics rules. The list includes White House Chief of Staff Reince Preibus, counselor Kellyanne Conway and chief strategist Steve Bannon.

Read more on NPR May 31, 2017 at 11:10PM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/2017/06/01/530994415/white-house-discloses-ethics-waivers-for-presidential-aides?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
An Anthropologist Discovers The Terrible Emotion Locked In A Word

In 1967, Renato Rosaldo went to live with a Philippine tribe that was known for beheading people. He couldn’t grasp the emotion that fueled this violence. Then his wife suddenly died.

Read more on NPR May 31, 2017 at 11:10PM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/01/529876861/an-anthropologist-discovers-the-terrible-emotion-locked-in-a-word?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Disaster Agency To Weather Hurricane Season With No Leader, Proposed Cuts

As Hurricane season begins, there are concerns that FEMA, the federal agency in charge of dealing with disasters, may be less prepared than usual and hampered by proposed budget cuts.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 01:01AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/2017/06/01/531012881/disaster-agency-to-weather-hurricane-season-with-no-leader-proposed-cuts?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Banned From Russian TV, A Putin Critic Gets His Message Out On YouTube

Anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny is calling for nationwide protests and wants to be president. The Kremlin is scrambling to respond to the freewheeling weekly show he’s started on YouTube.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 01:05AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2017/06/01/530322343/banned-from-russian-tv-a-putin-critic-gets-his-message-out-on-youtube?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
The Making Of Emotions, From Pleasurable Fear To Bittersweet Relief

Since ancient times, philosophers and scientists have viewed emotions as innate. In the latest Invisibilia, a psychologist argues that emotions spring from the sum of our experiences, not just wiring.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 01:50AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/01/530103479/the-making-of-emotions-from-pleasurable-fear-to-bittersweet-relief?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
‘Hate Is Living Every Day,’ LeBron James Says After Racist Graffiti Incident

"No matter how much money you have, no matter how famous you are," the NBA star says, "you know being black in America is tough."

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 02:31AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/531023588/hate-is-living-every-day-lebron-james-says-after-racist-graffiti-incident?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Intrigue, Dynasty, Sub-Plots: The Cavs-Warriors Are Back

For NBA fans, grumbly and otherwise, the wait is almost over. The Finals begin tonight.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 02:35AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/2017/06/01/531018460/intrigue-dynasty-sub-plots-the-cavs-warriors-are-back?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Increasing Salaries So Teachers Don’t Have To Become Principals

Teachers across the country are choosing to leave the classroom for better pay as school administrators, where they can sometimes double their salaries.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 03:01AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/06/01/530887882/increasing-salaries-so-teachers-dont-have-to-become-principals?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
How New Roots Are Driving An Apple Renaissance

The apple renaissance of recent years has given us new varieties of fruit. But that’s only half of the story, and half of the tree. Another revolution is happening below ground, in the tree roots.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 04:10AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/06/01/529546810/how-new-roots-are-driving-an-apple-renaissance?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Trump Keeps U.S. Embassy In Israel In Tel Aviv For Now, And Most Israelis Shrug

Trump promised during the campaign he would move the embassy to Jerusalem. It’s a high priority for some of his supporters, but less so in Israel. No country has an embassy in Jerusalem.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 04:30AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2017/06/01/530907722/trump-keeps-u-s-embassy-in-israel-in-tel-aviv-for-now-and-most-israelis-shrug?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Trump Poised To Announce Decision On Paris Climate Agreement

Nearly all the world’s nations have signed the 2015 accord, which sets global goals for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. President Trump is set to announce today whether the U.S. will withdraw.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 05:00AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/530748899/trump-poised-to-announce-decision-on-paris-climate-agreement?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
So What Exactly Is In The Paris Climate Accord?

As the world awaits President Trump’s decision on whether the U.S. will recommit to the 2015 Paris pact, here’s a by-the-numbers look at the details of the historic global agreement.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 06:10AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/531048986/so-what-exactly-is-in-the-paris-climate-accord?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
After Bomb Threat, Malaysia Airline Passengers Tackle Man — And Then Sit On Tarmac

When the jet returned to the airport, the suspect was already tied up. Police took him away — but they left the device he had held on the plane, along with the passengers, for 90 minutes.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 06:10AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/531042241/after-bomb-threat-malaysia-airline-passengers-tackle-man-and-then-sit-on-tarmac?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Noose Found At National Museum Of African American History

Museum visitors discovered the noose Wednesday, less than a week after police found a noose hanging from a tree near the Hirshhorn Museum, which is also on the National Mall.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 07:17AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/531034568/noose-found-at-national-museum-of-african-american-history?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Philippines Errantly Kills At Least 10 Of Its Own Troops In Fight For Marawi

The botched airstrike also injured seven others. The violence marks the latest setback for a military that has been scrambling — and so far, failing — to reclaim the city from ISIS-linked militants.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 08:25AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/531061501/philippines-errantly-kills-at-least-10-of-its-own-troops-in-fight-for-marawi?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
WATCH LIVE: Trump Announces Decision On Paris Climate Agreement

Nearly all the world’s nations have signed the 2015 accord, which sets global goals for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. President Trump is announcing today whether the U.S. will withdraw.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 09:15AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/530748899/watch-live-trump-announces-decision-on-paris-climate-agreement?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
A Player Falls Injured At The French Open, And Compassion Takes Over

Martín del Potro climbed over the net to console his weeping opponent, Nicolás Almagro, after a knee injury ended their second-round match Thursday.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 09:15AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/531082171/a-player-falls-injured-at-the-french-open-and-compassion-takes-over?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Resort In The Philippines On Lockdown After Reports Of Gunfire

The hotel and casino complex in metropolitan Manila said it is working with police after reports of shooting from unidentified men. Local authorities have not officially commented on the situation.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 09:15AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/531081210/resort-in-the-philippines-on-lockdown-after-reports-of-gunfire?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Oakland To Pay 19-Year-Old Nearly $1 Million In Police Scandal Settlement

The investigation has led to criminal charges against seven officers in the Bay Area, and several officers were fired. "We remain focused on rebuilding the public trust," said Oakland’s mayor.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 09:41AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/531056653/oakland-to-pay-19-year-old-nearly-1-million-in-police-scandal-settlement?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
5 Things That Could Change When The U.S. Leaves The Paris Climate Deal

NPR reporters break down how the coal industry, climate, U.S. global relations, public support and budget could be affected by President Trump’s decision to pull out of the deal.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 09:41AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/2017/06/01/531056661/5-things-that-could-change-when-the-u-s-leaves-the-paris-climate-deal?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Cracking The Code That Lets The Brain ID Any Face, Fast

People and other primates have an amazing ability to instantly recognize faces. Scientists at Caltech found that we do that by having 205 specialized brain cells divvy up the task.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 10:40AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/01/530925382/cracking-the-code-that-lets-the-brain-id-any-face-fast?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Former Auschwitz Guard Dies Before Beginning Prison Sentence

Reinhold Hanning was sentenced last June to five years in prison in connection with the murder of 170,000 people at the Nazi concentration camp.

Read more on NPR June 01, 2017 at 10:55AM
via NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/531059532/former-auschwitz-guard-dies-before-beginning-prison-sentence?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
3.6 Percent Of Americans Found To Have Food Allergies Or Intolerances

A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that women and people of Asian descent are the most at risk and that shellfish is the most common allergen.
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Remember That Time When Wonder Woman Was A U.N. Ambassador?

It wasn’t that long ago. Just last fall, in fact. And unlike her new movie, her "appointment" drew mixed reviews.
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Using Music And Rhythm To Help Kids With Grammar And Language

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are studying how music and rhythm activities could help children who struggle with grammar and language development.

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Here’s Why Trump Made The Right Call To Withdraw From The Paris Agreement

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Republicans and Democrats agree that climate change is occurring. The disagreement is over whether the government should be involved in attempting to mitigate the phenomenon and whether those actions will have any effect on global warming. Even if the Paris Climate Accord was adhered to by every party that signed it the agreement would not accomplish any meaningful reduction in global temperatures. Therefore, it’s perfectly reasonable for President Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord and save our economy from losing trillions of dollars and millions of jobs.

The reason that the Paris Climate Accord wouldn’t accomplish any of its goals is staring its supporters in the face: it’s just a list of goals. There is not a single enforcement mechanism included in the agreement. This is why over two hundred countries signed it in the first place. Presidents and Prime Ministers affixed their signatures to the paper willingly knowing that there would be no negative consequences should they fail to comply. While the United States may have complied, and sacrificed between two and six million jobs, the effect that would have on global temperatures wouldn’t be noticeable without universal compliance. Even if that could be guaranteed, which it can’t, it’s debatable whether the Paris Agreement would produce any measurable outcome.

All initiatives to reduce climate change and global warming hinge on one primary actor: China. Without the communist country’s cooperation there is no point in suffering the consequences of reducing the United States’ carbon emissions. China is building a new coal powered plant every week. The country is already responsible for nearly 1/3rd of the entire world’s carbon dioxide emissions. While China has signed the Paris Agreement, again, there is no enforcement mechanism that will ensure they comply with its terms. Multiple climate change activists have decried the accord for lacking even the most basic measures to ensure compliance from major polluters.

Without these protections, the Paris Climate Agreement is merely an outline of hopes and dreams with goals that may or may not be realized. As such, there is no reason that the United States should fall victim to its costs knowing that other countries will not comply and global temperatures will not be reduced. President Trump is right to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord. Our economy should not suffer for no reasonwww.rayis.me