{"id":2194816,"date":"2024-03-07T12:24:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T17:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-john-kerry-says-people-would-feel-better-about-ukraine-invasion-if-russia-reduced-emissions\/"},"modified":"2024-03-07T12:26:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T17:26:21","slug":"watch-john-kerry-says-people-would-feel-better-about-ukraine-invasion-if-russia-reduced-emissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-john-kerry-says-people-would-feel-better-about-ukraine-invasion-if-russia-reduced-emissions\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: John Kerry Urges Russia to Cut Emissions for Improved Perception of Ukraine Invasion"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-john-kerry-says-people-would-feel-better-about-ukraine-invasion-if-russia-reduced-emissions%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2194816&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><section id=\"article\">\n<article data-post-title=\"WATCH: John Kerry Says People Would \u2018Feel Better\u2019 About Ukraine Invasion if Russia Reduced Emissions\" data-post-slug=\"http:\/\/california-dem-arrested-for-dui-wins-primary-in-swing-house-district\" data-post-url id=\"print-1866633\">\n<div>\n<h2>John Kerry:\u200c Russia&#8217;s\u200c Emissions Reduction\u200b Could Improve Perception of Ukraine Invasion<\/h2>\n<p>President \u200dJoe Biden&#8217;s climate envoy, John Kerry, made a thought-provoking statement on \u200bTuesday, suggesting that if \u2064Russia released \u200ca \u200bplan\u200c to reduce emissions, it could potentially \u2062change people&#8217;s perception of their invasion \u2064of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Unfortunately, \u2062because of the actions that Russia took in an unprovoked,\u2063 illegal war against another nation, \u2063we\u200c have not been engaged in discussions \u2063with \u2063Russia, sadly. \u2062I say, &#8216;sadly,&#8217; because it&#8217;s a loss for the world not to be able to have Russia acting constructively on this issue,&#8221; Kerry said at a State Department foreign press briefing after a reporter \u2063asked \u200chim\u2062 about climate relations between the United States and Russia.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;But we need every country, including\u2063 Russia,&#8221; Kerry continued. &#8220;Russia&#8217;s one of the largest emitters in the world. If\u200b Russia wanted to\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-mike-johnson-house-republicans-to-impeach-mayorkas-as-soon-as-next-week\/\" title=\"House Republicans plan to impeach Mayorkas next week, says Speaker Mike Johnson\">show good faith<\/a>, they could\u200d go out and announce what \u200dtheir reductions are gonna be and make \u2063a greater effort \u200bto\u200b reduce emissions now, and\u2063 maybe that\u2063 would open up the door for people to feel better about what Russia is choosing\u200d to do at this point in time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 July 2023, Kerry remarked on the climate change implications of the war, stating that it was &#8220;a fight we have to make,&#8221; \u2064but he also acknowledged that it\u200b was\u200d &#8220;adding to the problem.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Investigation into John Podesta&#8217;s Appointment as Climate Czar<\/h3>\n<p>Wednesday marked Kerry&#8217;s last day\u2062 in his \u2064role, and the experienced Democratic \u200cstrategist, \u200dJohn Podesta, will succeed him under \u200da new title. However, this week, \u200cRepublicans in Congress initiated an investigation into Podesta&#8217;s appointment, accusing President Biden of bypassing federal law by creating \u200bnew positions that do not require \u200bapproval from \u200dthe GOP-controlled Senate.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Should climate \u2063change efforts be prioritized over addressing violations of\u2063 international law?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Istrict&#8221;>WATCH: John Kerry Says People Would \u200b\u2018Feel Better\u2019 About \u200bUkraine Invasion if Russia Reduced Emissions<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<p>In \u200da recent statement that raised many eyebrows, former Secretary of State John Kerry \u200bsuggested that\u2063 the international\u2063 community would &#8220;feel better&#8221; about Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine if the country took \u200dsubstantial steps to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. This surprising comment comes amidst the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with\u2064 the\u200d former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/peace-out-progressive-caucus-retracts-letter-on-ukraine-policy-over-fears-it-aligned-with-gop\/\" title=\"Peace Out: Progressive Caucus Retracts Letter on Ukraine Policy Over Fears It Aligned With GOP\">facing widespread condemnation<\/a> for its military intervention.<\/p>\n<p>Kerry, \u200bwho currently serves as the U.S. Special Presidential\u200c Envoy for Climate, made these\u2063 remarks during an interview with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/news-outlets-issue-major-corrections-after-botching-reports-on-december-phone-call-between-trump-ga-election-investigator\/\" title=\"News Outlets Issue Major Corrections After Botching Reports On December Phone Call Between Trump, GA Election Investigator\">major news outlet<\/a>. He claimed that\u2062 if Russia committed to reducing its carbon footprint and actively participated in global efforts to combat climate change, it would gain some positive \u200dpublic sentiment regarding its actions \u200cin Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>While the importance of addressing climate change \u200cand reducing \u2062emissions \u200dcannot be understated, it is essential\u200b to question the reasoning behind Kerry&#8217;s statement. The invasion of Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law and sovereignty. This military aggression\u200d has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-faces-mounting-pressure-to-act-in-ethiopian-conflict\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Faces Mounting Pressure to Act in Ethiopian Conflict\">left thousands dead<\/a> and displaced countless others. It would be naive and irresponsible \u200dto \u2062suggest that the international community should overlook such a flagrant disregard for \u200dbasic principles of democracy and territorial\u2063 integrity simply \u2062because a country made efforts to address climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Kerry&#8217;s statement also raises\u200b concerns \u200babout prioritization and the potential use\u200d of \u200denvironmental issues as\u2064 leverage in diplomatic negotiations. Climate change is undoubtedly a global crisis that necessitates immediate attention and collective action. However, it should not be used as a bargaining chip to overshadow or justify acts of aggression \u200band violation of international norms. Such a \u200cproposition sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the credibility of efforts to combat\u200d climate change, turning it into a tool for political manipulation.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, focusing on Russia&#8217;s emissions reduction as a way to legitimize\u200d its actions in Ukraine undermines the decades-long struggle for human rights and the principles of international law. It sends a message that violating territorial integrity and human rights can be condoned if a nation shows progress in addressing environmental\u2064 concerns. This diminishes the \u200bvalue of democratic principles and the rights of individuals, \u200cwhich are cornerstones of\u200b a just and equitable society.<\/p>\n<p>Kerry&#8217;s comments\u200b also\u2062 disregard the direct impact of Russia&#8217;s invasion on the\u200d Ukrainian people and the region as a whole.\u200c It is insensitive to suggest that reducing emissions would somehow compensate for the lives lost and the devastation caused by the conflict. Ukraine has already been struggling with economic and political challenges, and it is essential to prioritize supporting its sovereignty \u2062and ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The international community must remain vigilant in condemning acts of aggression and upholding the principles of international law, independent of \u2062any progress made on climate change. Acknowledging the importance \u200dof reducing emissions and\u200b combating climate change should \u2063be done in conjunction with holding countries accountable for their actions,\u200b particularly when it \u2062comes to violations of sovereignty and human\u2062 rights.<\/p>\n<p>It \u200dis crucial for \u2063leaders and policymakers to view climate change and geopolitical issues as\u200b separate entities that\u200c require distinct approaches. While it is desirable that all countries work towards environmental sustainability, it should never be done at the expense of justice, human rights, and global security.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, John Kerry&#8217;s suggestion \u200bthat people would &#8220;feel better&#8221; about \u2063Russia&#8217;s invasion\u2063 if it reduced emissions is both concerning and misplaced. Climate change should not be used as a \u200dmeans to justify or overlook acts \u2063of aggression and violations of international law. \u2062The\u2062 international community must address the invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine separately, while also continuing to prioritize global efforts to combat climate change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden&#8217;s climate envoy, John Kerry, implied that public sentiment towards Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine could improve if Russia presented a emissions reduction plan. However, due to Russia&#8217;s unprovoked and illegal aggression, discussions with Russia have been halted<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2112,"featured_media":2194817,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5EEBDFAC-36F8-42B7-B27A-BE310DA915EF_1_201_a-scaled.jpeg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2194816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5EEBDFAC-36F8-42B7-B27A-BE310DA915EF_1_201_a-scaled.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2194816","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2112"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2194816"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2194816\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2194817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2194816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2194816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2194816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}