To the Editor:

I was utterly dismayed when I heard that the United States, still the greatest country on earth (freedom of speech and religious choice, universal voting rights and access to education, economic opportunity, etc.), is withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord.

The principles of this accord are to adopt green energy sources, cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, limit global temperature rise andcooperate with the global community. The reason for the U.S.

June 7, 2017