Trump blames India for pollution, says US has 'cleanest climate'

In an ITV interview, Trump detailed his talks with Prince Charles of the Royal Family during his three-day state visit to the United Kingdom.

On climate change discussions with Prince Charles, Trump placed blame on India, China and Russia specifically for having "not very good air, not very good water, and the sense of pollution."

He also claimed that America has the "cleanest climates."

"China, India, Russia, many other nations, they have not very good air, not very good water, and the sense of pollution. If you go to certain cities, you can't even breathe. They don't do the responsibility," Trump said.

He claimed that statistics indicate the US has "among the cleanest climates." He added that "it's getting better," because they "want the cleanest water."

Of the leading causes that have resulted in global climate change is the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, known as the "Lungs of the Earth" for absorbing 25% of global carbon emissions.

Deforestation for cattle ranching to feed the growing beef demand is one of the main reasons for the destruction of the Amazon.

Guess who's the biggest importer of beef? The United States.

Meanwhile, in a letter to the British PM Theresa May, 250 academicians urged her to "robustly challenge" Trump's take on climate change.

The letter claimed Trump's refusal to fight climate change is a "threat to the whole world" and is "increasing risks for lives and livelihoods."

PM May held talks on climate change among other concerns with Trump on the state visit.

Reflective of his 2018 sentiments, when he accused climate change scientists of having a "political agenda," Trump said, "Don't forget, it used to be called global warming, that wasn't working, then it was called climate change, now it's actually called extreme weather because with extreme weather you can't miss."

Prince Charles, who has spoken passionately for environment sustainability, reportedly failed to change Trump's views.

Back in 2017 as well, while withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, the US President had blamed India among other countries for worsening climate.

Fact-check: As per Earth System Science Date, the US continues to rank above other countries for per person amount of such carbon emitted each year in 2018.

However, India's increase in carbon emissions that year was the highest, at 6.3%.

Trump otherwise remained on "good behavior." He praised Queen Elizabeth II during a banquet at Buckingham Palace on Monday, for repairing a military truck engine during World War II. "That young mechanic was the future queen- that great, great woman," he said.

Trump also clarified his "nasty" remarks against Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, who has been critical of him in the past.