Vermont backs climate accord and will showcase sustainable tourism
Vermont’s new tourism commissioner plans to tap in to a growing interest in sustainable travel, after the state’s governor announced he would be signing up to the US Climate Alliance even though Trump will exit agreement
Wendy Knight, a Vermont resident, joins the Department from the private sector. Through her own marketing and communications firm, she developed strategic communications and marketing campaigns for a variety of international clients. She is a former New York Times freelance writer who has written two travel books and produced online travel videos for ABC News Now.
Speaking in Washington, Knight said the decision to join the alliance reinforced the state’s reputation for sustainability and authentic experiences. "(Joining the alliance) sends a really important message about our ethos, and we think this commitment to sustainability is something that increasingly resonates with travelers."
The alliance is a coalition of four New England states which have pledged to uphold the Paris climate agreement despite president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the international pact.
Governor Scott called Vermont a leader in environmental policy and natural resource management and said Trump’s decision to withdraw from the agreement "only strengthens our commitment and makes the work of states more important."
"If our national government isn’t willing to lead in this area," Scott said, "the states are prepared to step up."
"Republicans and Democrats alike recognize that the Paris Agreement is about so much more than climate change," Raimondo said. "It’s about opportunity, stewardship and America’s standing as a global leader."
Trump formally announced his decision to leave the historic international agreement Thursday after promising to take the action during last year’s campaign. He criticized the pact as a job-killer that put the United States at an unfair advantage.
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