Off the News: Rejoining Paris Climate Accord

On so many levels, the start of Joe Biden’s presidency is being hailed with relief and hope. One important front: Biden’s signing of an order for the U.S. to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord. That was immediately hailed by leaders in Hawaii, which is staking out clean-energy policies.

“The climate crisis is a global challenge and a global opportunity,” Gov. David Ige said. “Hawaii is a national leader in climate action, embracing the principles and goals of the Paris Agreement in law and igniting a race to 100% renewable electricity among the states and around the world.”