In late February the United Kingdom’s appeals court blocked the development of a third runway in Heathrow airport. They argued that the government is neglecting their commitment to reduce carbon emissions and prevent the rise in global temperatures that they agreed upon under the Paris Climate Agreement. Britain has a target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 that can be jeopardized by any additional flights being brought into the country. 

This article is a great at showing why international climate agreements are so important, and it makes me scared to have a President who doesn’t believe in them. Clearly, there will be major sacrifices that have to be made in order to meet these agreements, but in the long run it will be worth it. I am glad that the UK is prioritizing important international treaties over luxury, and  I believe it sets an important example for the rest of the world.