Why do other countries accuse the United States of "dragging its feet" on climate change?

A. Most American scientists do not agree that climate change is occurring on any large scale.
B. The United States is not seen as an environmental leader and most countries disapprove of the United States withdrawing from international climate change agreements.
C. America has been a leader in strictly limiting emissions, but when several European countries failed to follow suit, the United States discarded its limits.
D. The United States, Canada, France, and South Korea failed to sign the Cap and Trade agreement.


Answer: B

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