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President Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord isn't sitting well with many in the US and around the world.
Here's what you need to know about the president's decision: The New York Times explains why Trump's withdrawal is such a big deal.
The gist of the story is that Trump wants to keep the global average temperature from rising 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over the pre-industrial average, which is a key part of the Paris accord.
Trump wants to keep the temperature from rising 3.6 degrees Celsius (8.1 degrees Fahrenheit) over the pre-industrial average, which is what scientists say is necessary to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
The Washington Post explains why Trump's withdrawal is such a big deal.
The gist of the story is that Trump wants to keep the global average temperature from rising 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over the pre-industrial average, which is a key part of the Paris accord.
Trump wants to keep the temperature from rising 3.6 degrees Celsius (8.1 degrees Fahrenheit) over the pre-industrial average, which is a key part of the Paris accord.
The Post explains why Trump's withdrawal is such a big deal.
The Wall Street Journal explains why Trump's
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Colombian Social Entrepreneur Hopes to Shake and Change the World
Young at 24, Juan David Aristizabal Ospina is a social entrepreneur who founded Buena Nota, a platform that accentuates social entrepreneurs and citizens in Colombia making  positive changes and raising awareness about social problems that need to be addressed.
