This is Climate One, changing the conversation about energy, economy, and the environment.

In early June, President Trump announced that he'll start to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.

As someone who cares deeply about the environment, I cannot in good conscience support a deal that punishes the United States.

The decision disappointed many people as a missed opportunity.

I don't think his pulling out of the climate agreement will actually make much

difference on climate. I think it makes much more difference on giving up our leadership in the world.

But despite the government's position, U.S. businesses are embracing a clean energy future.

This idea that we could somehow go back to traditional industry is just a wrong-headed idea

because we have these technology transformations that are truly revolutionary.

Trumping the climate, coming in hot. Up next on Climate One.

What does the Trump administration's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord mean for

U.S. climate leadership?

Welcome to Climate One, changing the conversation about America's energy, economy, and environment.

I'm Devin Strolovich.

Climate One conversations with oil companies and environmentalists, Republicans and Democrats,

are recorded before a live

audience and hosted by Greg Dalton.

In early June, President Trump announced that he'll start to withdraw the country from the

Paris Climate Agreement reached by 195 countries, claiming it disadvantaged the United States.

In fact, the deal allows each country to set their own customized and voluntary path toward

energy fitness.

The U.S. plan includes a mix of more efficient cars, cleaner power plants, and a variety

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