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    Mayors, Companies Vow To Act On Climate, Even As U.S. Leaves Paris Accord

    President Trump has announced he will withdraw the U.S. from the global agreement to fight climate change. But more than 1,200 mayors, governors and business leaders say they're still on board.
    by Camila Domonoske Jun 05, 2017 2 minutes
    Connecticut residents at a rally for the environment against President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord. Connecticut is one of twelve states and Puerto Rico that formed the U.S. Climate Alliance, all committing to uphold the Paris Accord. / Spencer Platt / Getty Images

    Days after President Trump announced that he would be pulling the U.S. out of a global agreement to fight climate change, more than 1,200 business leaders, mayors, governors and college presidents have signaled their personal commitment to the goal of reducing emissions.

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