U.S. Withdraws from Global Maritime Climate Pact

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 13, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that the U.S. has exited international talks on reducing maritime carbon emissions. The move, covered by The New York Times, includes threats of retaliation against environmental fees targeting the American merchant fleet. McIntyre warns that this decision could further undermine U.S. credibility in climate leadership and marks a significant retreat from global cooperation on emissions linked to large cargo and passenger ships.

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