Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Accord is a poor attempt to pit environmental protection and economic growth against each other. Emanuel says that is a false choice. He adds Chicago has proved jobs can be created while reducing a carbon foot print and the city will continue to do both.
The Democrat says as the Trump administration pulls back from efforts to fight climate change, we will push forward and reduce our fair share of carbon emissions in line with the Paris Accord.
Emanuel contends Chicago reduced its carbon emissions by 7% from 2010 to 2015. He says that occurred as the city saw a 12% growth in the region's economy and jobs in the city.
