To the Editor:

Re “Trump Portrays U.S. as an Environmental Leader” (news article, July 9):

Only in President Trump’s America can an administration so averse to environmental science tout leadership on the issue. Since taking office, Mr. Trump has systematically waged war on the environment, beginning with disengaging from the Paris Accord. He and his party seem allergic to scientific facts, spouting falsehoods that are readily swallowed by his dangerously misguided base.

Our country and world are quickly running out of time to save the planet.

Amy M. Ferguson

Dunmore, Pa.

To the Editor:

If , as you say, President Trump’s aides believe that only voters passionate about climate change care about his breathtakingly appalling record on the environment, while moderates are willing to take his word that he is being responsible, then moderates have work to do.

Two years ago, President Trump announced his intention to withdraw from the Paris Accord, which focuses on mitigating climate change. Although the effective date of the withdrawal is not until November of next year, the United States at his behest has already begun measures contrary to that agreement.