Jun 6, 2017:
California Governor Jerry Brown signed an agreement to work with China to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
California signs deal with China to combat climate change | The Hill
Hogan holds back on joining Virginia, other states in climate alliance | The Baltimore Sun
Jun 5, 2017:
A statement on Washington Governor Jay Inslee's website entitled "United States Climate Alliance adds 10 new members to coalition committed to upholding the Paris Accord" announced that the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia have joined the U.S. Climate Alliance.
Over 1,200 business leaders, mayors, governors, and college presidents signed an open letter vowing their commitment to the goals of reducing emissions and the Paris climate accord.
Mayors, Companies Vow To Act On Climate, Even As U.S. Leaves Paris Accord | NPR
Bloomberg Promises $15 Million To Help Make Up For U.S. Withdrawal From Climate Deal | NPR
Jun 1, 2017:
In response to Trump's announcement today to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and Washington State Governor Jay R. Inslee announced the formation of the U.S. Climate Alliance.
A statement on Governor Cuomo's website entitled "New York Governor Cuomo, California Governor Brown, and Washington Governor Inslee Announce Formation of United States Climate Alliance" states the following:
In response to President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., and Washington State Governor Jay R. Inslee today announced the formation of the United States Climate Alliance, a coalition that will convene U.S. states committed to upholding the Paris Climate Agreement and taking aggressive action on climate change.
"The White House's reckless decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement has devastating repercussions not only for the United States, but for our planet. This administration is abdicating its leadership and taking a backseat to other countries in the global fight against climate change," said Governor Cuomo. "New York State is committed to meeting the standards set forth in the Paris Accord regardless of Washington's irresponsible actions. We will not ignore the science and reality of climate change which is why I am also signing an Executive Order confirming New York's leadership role in protecting our citizens, our environment, and our planet."
New York, California, and Washington, representing over one-fifth of U.S. Gross Domestic Product, are committed to achieving the U.S. goal of reducing emissions 26-28 percent from 2005 levels and meeting or exceeding the targets of the federal Clean Power Plan.