On Thursday, three words changed the future of the planet. And that’s not hyperbole.
In his speech Thursday afternoon, US President Donald Trump told Americans, “We’re getting out” of the Paris Agreement, a breakthrough climate change accord that had the support of over 190 countries.
Trump’s decision was roundly criticized by world leaders, US politicians, journalists, and a number of other celebrities and public figures.
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Among them was Global Citizen Ambassador Leonardo DiCaprio, who in October of last year produced a documentary, “Before The Flood,” that considered the incredible global ramifications of man-made climate change. These include an irreversible feedback loop of ice melting in Greenland, massive loss of coral reefs, and the potential for catastrophic natural weather phenomena, leading to unprecedented droughts and storms.
As soon as the news of Trump’s decision broke, DiCaprio was again on the front lines, encouraging concerned citizens to take action to slow climate change:
Today, our planet suffered. It’s more important than ever to take action. #ParisAgreementhttps://t.co/FSVYRDcGUH
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) June 1, 2017
Take action by supporting these organizations on the front lines of this fight: @IndivisibleTeam@StandUpAmerica@NRDC#ParisAgreement
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) June 1, 2017
Other celebrities and public figures joined in on the chorus, from Katy Perry to Mark Cuban.
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Here’s how they reacted to this devastating news:
Katy Perry:
. @realDonaldTrump I ask humbly to remember your children, their children & all children will be left to live w/the results of your decision pic.twitter.com/dnYQ2dH4Cz
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) June 1, 2017
Chelsea Handler:
I’m guessing that Donald Trump doesn’t see the irony in making his announcement to leave the Paris Agreement while standing in a garden.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) June 1, 2017
Kal Penn:
It'll be great to see all the economic progress in blue states & cities that continue to embrace science & the Paris deal.
— Kal Penn (@kalpenn) June 1, 2017
Ben Stiller:
What a huge step backward. We should be leading the world on this. #ActOnClimatehttps://t.co/h8rbyV5Rvt
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 31, 2017
Bill Nye:
The demonstration began after today's announcement. People are concerned about the lack of US leadership jeopardizing the whole planet. pic.twitter.com/FScGD1qGzq
— Bill Nye (@BillNye) June 1, 2017
Mark Cuban:
Sorry. It hurts to see this coming from a foreign leader and not our @potus. He just trolled our entire country. https://t.co/mDw5ufUZn8
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) June 2, 2017
Arnold Schwarzenegger
BREAKING: Arnold Schwarzenegger has a blunt message for Donald Trump. #ParisAgreementpic.twitter.com/YI8fcxEeox
— ATTN: (@attn) June 2, 2017
Mark Ruffalo:
Shame on you @realDonaldTrump as people lose their lives, homes and economic opportunities to your childish refusal to honor #ParisAgreement
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) June 1, 2017
Roy Wood Jr.:
When Obama alley oops you a #ParisAgreement but you dribble back out to brick a step-back jumper. pic.twitter.com/imZSwQL4va
— Roy Wood Jr- Ex Jedi (@roywoodjr) June 1, 2017
Don Cheadle:
If you care about your kids maybe reconsider your #ParisAgreement decision. Barron will thank you when he sees you, whenever that is. https://t.co/Wfb8SSksjT
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) May 31, 2017