I’m hoping to move away from lots of daily Trump posts, but, I doubt that will happen anytime soon, not when so many Leftists are providing such great material. Like
‘Trump effect’ will test global momentum on climate change
Donald Trump’s presidential victory throws into doubt America’s policy stance on the major global issue of climate change – and does so at a pivotal moment, just as nations from around the world are trying to solidify and build on a landmark accord to slash carbon emissions nation by nation.
Mr. Trump has called climate change a hoax and said he would “cancel†the Paris climate agreement reached by nearly 200 nations last year. That agreement, the details of which negotiators are now discussing at a UN conference in Marrakech, legally requires that countries monitor and report their progress on emissions of heat-trapping gases. But it doesn’t bind them to actually meet their pledged targets for reducing emissions.
Now, with the Paris agreement newly in force as of last week, it’s not clear if Trump will actually pull America out of the deal. But he can certainly withdraw US leadership on climate action – with repercussions for both US carbon emissions and international momentum on the issue.
“It is going to be difficult if the federal government pulls out of the game for the states, the cities and the businesses to do it on their own,†Alden Meyer, director of strategy and policy with the Union of Concerned Scientists, said at a press conference in Marrakech. “It is an ambitious target especially, when you’re trying to do it without the support of the Congress.â€
First, I hope he keeps his word about removing the U.S. from Paris. Second, it was set up to explicitly avoid Congressional participation. You know, the duly elected Legislative branch.
Then we have, along the same lines
Trump win the ‘most miserable U.S. election result’ for fighting climate change, scientists say
Environmental activists were devastated by the election result, with May Boeve, leader of the 350.org environmental group, calling it a “disaster.”
“Trump will try and slam the brakes on climate action, which means we need to throw all of our weight on the accelerator,” Boeve said. “In the United States, the climate movement will put everything on the line to protect the progress we’ve made and continue to push for bold action.”
Let’s hope he does slam those brakes on.
- There’s no way around it: Donald Trump is going to be a disaster for the planet
- Trump win raises fears over climate change goals, hits renewable stocks
- This Is VERY Bad For The Fight Against Climate Change
- Donald Trump isn’t just bad for America – when it comes to his climate change beliefs he’s a danger to us all
- Green leaders fear President Donald Trump will threaten progress on climate change
Of course they do. They could see their power, prestige, and money dry up.
