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Pete Buttigieg: Supports Paris climate accord and Green New Deal

Buttigieg considers climate changeÿa national security threat and a problem that will impact younger Americans and future generations. He supports every U.S. houseÿbecoming "net zero" consumer of energy, and is in favor of the government subsidizing solar panels. Buttigieg was one of 407 U.S. mayors whoÿsigned a pactÿto adhere to the Paris climate accord after President Donald Trump pulled out of the international agreement 2017. He supports the "Green New Deal."
Source: PBS Newshour on 2020 Democratic primary Feb 15, 2019

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