Michael Bloomberg pledges his own money to help U.N. after Trump pulls out of Paris climate deal - Polidicks

[QUOTE]Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has promised to provide up to $15 million in funding that he says the United Nations will lose because of President Trump’s decision to pull out from the landmark Paris climate deal. The billionaire’s charitable organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies, on Thursday pledged to shoulder the United States’ share in the operating costs of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, the organization’s climate negotiating body in charge of helping developing countries fulfill environmental requirements under the 2015 pact. “Americans are not walking away from the Paris Climate Agreement. Just the opposite — we are forging ahead,” Bloomberg said in a statement. “Mayors, governors, and business leaders from both political parties are signing onto a statement of support that we will submit to the UN — and together, we will reach the emission reduction goals that the U.S. made in Paris in 2015.”[/QUOTE] [url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/06/03/michael-bloomberg-pledges-his-own-money-to-help-u-n-after-trump-pulls-out-of-paris-climate-deal/?utm_term=.5a9108b19c35[/url]

Wait a second Being in the Paris Climate Agreement was only going to cost us $15 million? The fuck?! Is Trump so ignorant that he's unwilling to chip in a measily $15 Million of the richest nation's money to something almost the entire planet has agreed to, or at least be signatories to? Hey remember all the countries that followed your party's lies into Iraq and lost all those people over the years? I think $15 Million is the least you can foot for something that benefits everyone you shit bird

[QUOTE=TheTalon;52311554]Wait a second Being in the Paris Climate Agreement was only going to cost us $15 million? The fuck?! Is Trump so ignorant that he's unwilling to chip in a measily $15 Million of the richest nation's money to something almost the entire planet has agreed to, or at least be signatories to? Hey remember all the countries that followed your party's lies into Iraq and lost all those people over the years? I think $15 Million is the least you can foot for something that benefits everyone you shit bird[/QUOTE] He doesn't understand the concept of investing for a greater return later on. Much like how he ran his finances and businesses.

[QUOTE=TheTalon;52311554]Wait a second Being in the Paris Climate Agreement was only going to cost us $15 million? The fuck?! Is Trump so ignorant that he's unwilling to chip in a measily $15 Million of the richest nation's money to something almost the entire planet has agreed to, or at least be signatories to? Hey remember all the countries that followed your party's lies into Iraq and lost all those people over the years? I think $15 Million is the least you can foot for something that benefits everyone you shit bird[/QUOTE] His supporters don't give a shit. All they see is money being spent on something/someone other than themselves.

[QUOTE=TheTalon;52311554]Wait a second Being in the Paris Climate Agreement was only going to cost us $15 million? The fuck?! Is Trump so ignorant that he's unwilling to chip in a measily $15 Million of the richest nation's money to something almost the entire planet has agreed to, or at least be signatories to? Hey remember all the countries that followed your party's lies into Iraq and lost all those people over the years? I think $15 Million is the least you can foot for something that benefits everyone you shit bird[/QUOTE] pretty sure his private transports cost more than that

[QUOTE=TheTalon;52311554]Wait a second Being in the Paris Climate Agreement was only going to cost us $15 million? The fuck?! Is Trump so ignorant that he's unwilling to chip in a measily $15 Million of the richest nation's money to something almost the entire planet has agreed to, or at least be signatories to? Hey remember all the countries that followed your party's lies into Iraq and lost all those people over the years? I think $15 Million is the least you can foot for something that benefits everyone you shit bird[/QUOTE] If I recall correctly, Trump's estimate ($3 trillion "cost to the economy") also factored in consequences like the coal industry getting heavily reduced/shut down by 2040. Whereas this is just about the UN's fund.

[QUOTE=Marik Bentusi;52312691]If I recall correctly, Trump's estimate ($3 trillion "cost to the economy") also factored in consequences like the coal industry getting heavily reduced/shut down by 2040. Whereas this is just about the UN's fund.[/QUOTE] Which is still stupid in its own right. The coal industry is dying whether he likes it or not. Trying to artificially prolong its lifespan is really not going to help at all. Those extra costs are just going to be put off a little longer is all.

Money's great and all, but the climate agreement is about more than just throwing money at the issue. i.e. moving towards green power, reducing waste, etc.

[QUOTE=TheTalon;52311554]Wait a second Being in the Paris Climate Agreement was only going to cost us $15 million? The fuck?! Is Trump so ignorant that he's unwilling to chip in a measily $15 Million of the richest nation's money to something almost the entire planet has agreed to, or at least be signatories to? Hey remember all the countries that followed your party's lies into Iraq and lost all those people over the years? I think $15 Million is the least you can foot for something that benefits everyone you shit bird[/QUOTE] Bloomberg is contributing $15mil. The United States in fact pledged $3 billion, and of which $1 billion has been contributed. The fund is supposed to have $100 billion to assist developing nations transition to renewable infrastructure and developed nations have pledged $10b. $3 billion is a lot but it's still a tiny fraction of the annual US federal budget. BTW, Canada pledged $2.65b and our population and GDP are approx 1/10th the US'. Per-capita our GDP is almost 20% lower than the US'. Trump's a selfish puppet.

[QUOTE=elixwhitetail;52312888]$3 billion is a lot but it's still a tiny fraction of the annual US federal budget.[/QUOTE] Our military budget is typically in the $600-900b range. So $3b is a whopping 0.33-0.5% of our military budget. (And like 20-25% or so of our total budget.) I'm pretty sure we waste more than that due to the inflexibility of a lot of our budget. (Ie: The fact our military tends to end up with a lot of stuff they don't need or want but have to spend the money on anyways.)

The arms deal we signed with Saudi Arabia was well over $100 billion. That we can't spend $3 billion to help other countries transition to cleaner forms of energy is nonsensical.

[QUOTE=Raidyr;52312935]The arms deal we signed with Saudi Arabia was well over $100 billion. That we can't spend $3 billion to help other countries transition to cleaner forms of energy is nonsensical.[/QUOTE] If only we had a glowing orb that trump could put his hands on.

[QUOTE=Lambeth;52312985]If only we had a glowing orb that trump could put his hands on.[/QUOTE] If we don't deal with climate change soon the whole fucking earth will be a glowing orb.

[QUOTE=RetaDepa;52313313]If we don't deal with climate change soon the whole fucking earth will be a glowing orb.[/QUOTE] Actually it won't glow. In fact it will probably glow less in the long run compared to how much it glows now.

[QUOTE=FinalHunter;52313438]Now you know how we feel about NATO and Europe.[/QUOTE] Because climate change and a military alliance are the same thing, right?

[QUOTE=FinalHunter;52313438]Now you know how we feel about NATO and Europe.[/QUOTE] Can i ask to not be apart of this "We"?

[QUOTE=FinalHunter;52313438]Now you know how we feel about NATO and Europe.[/QUOTE] I mean I'm sure that there are people out there that feel that way but... Even a lot of right leaning people I know feel that NATO is pretty worthwhile.

[QUOTE=FinalHunter;52313438]Now you know how we feel about NATO and Europe.[/QUOTE] who is we

[QUOTE=FinalHunter;52313438]Now you know how we feel about NATO and Europe.[/QUOTE] Speak for yourself. I have no issues with NATO nor most of Europe.

[QUOTE=FinalHunter;52313438]Now you know how we feel about NATO and Europe.[/QUOTE] Oh, I'm gonna cry now, the US has it so, so bad - how does the rest of the world have the heart to focus on the global climate when the US wants more guns? Truly we're the real villains here. And I don't remember NATO countries pulling out of the 2% non-binding treaty, though? Also how much money is the US spending on asylum seekers? How much in foreign aid? Is all that matters to you really some petty excuse to make you feel better for having elected an idiot?

U.S. Renewable energy usage is already trending upwards, why do we need to throw more money at a problem that is already correcting itself. The world isn't going to end tomorrow. Commercial renewable energy is exploding right now. EV's are on the event horizon of becoming mainstream. Hundreds of coal fired power plants have been shutdown in the last few years, with only about 17 scheduled to open by 2021. The industry is getting there, just give it a bit of time.

[QUOTE=Smoot;52314619]U.S. Renewable energy usage is already trending upwards, why do we need to throw more money at a problem that is already correcting itself. The world isn't going to end tomorrow. Commercial renewable energy is exploding right now. EV's are on the event horizon of becoming mainstream. Hundreds of coal fired power plants have been shutdown in the last few years, with only about 17 scheduled to open by 2021. The industry is getting there, just give it a bit of time.[/QUOTE] To help other, less wealthy nations get on the same path. That's what the Green Climate Fund is for.

[QUOTE=Smoot;52314619]U.S. Renewable energy usage is already trending upwards, why do we need to throw more money at a problem that is already correcting itself. The world isn't going to end tomorrow. Commercial renewable energy is exploding right now. EV's are on the event horizon of becoming mainstream. Hundreds of coal fired power plants have been shutdown in the last few years, with only about 17 scheduled to open by 2021. The industry is getting there, just give it a bit of time.[/QUOTE] Given what we stand to lose, complacency is a mistake.

[QUOTE=Smoot;52314619]U.S. Renewable energy usage is already trending upwards, why do we need to throw more money at a problem that is already correcting itself. The world isn't going to end tomorrow. Commercial renewable energy is exploding right now. EV's are on the event horizon of becoming mainstream. Hundreds of coal fired power plants have been shutdown in the last few years, with only about 17 scheduled to open by 2021. The industry is getting there, just give it a bit of time.[/QUOTE] Our jester-in-chief would like to have a word with you.