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Give US better terms or we'll leave Paris Accord, says White House
Published Sun, Sep 17, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Montreal
THE White House has denied a European suggestion it was softening its stance on the Paris climate accord, insisting Washington will withdraw from the agreement unless it can re-enter on more favourable terms.
The remark came as environment ministers from some 30 countries gathered in Montreal seeking headway on the Paris climate accord, which President Donald Trump had pulled out of in June.
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