"Kerry Reaffirms US Climate Commitments At COP22," 16 Nov 2016

US Secretary of State John Kerry gave one of the most important speeches…during…COP22…“At some point, even the strongest skeptic has to acknowledge that something disturbing is happening,” Kerry said…The recent US election has raised doubt among delegates in Marrakesh…Many have viewed Kerry’s remarks at COP22 as an unstated but pointed challenge to US President-elect Donald Trump…Kerry sees climate change as an issue beyond partisan debate. He also noted that US military and intelligence leaders have recognized it as a potential “threat-multiplier.” Kerry pointed out…“I can tell you with confidence that the United States is…on our way to meeting all of the international targets we have set. Because of the market decisions that are being made [the current American clean energy transition], I do not believe that that can or will be reversed.”…President-elect Trump would be wise to adopt the international cause of restraining climate change as his own mantra. In doing so, he would respect both the will of the American people and the proven science…