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Climate warning
Edwin wangombe
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In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change
The election of Donald Trump for a second term, coupled with a Republican-controlled Senate, marks a pivotal moment for U.S. climate policy. Climate experts warn that this shift could undermine the significant progress made under the Biden administration, potentially setting back national and global efforts to combat climate change.
In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change
The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Senate could undo many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, according to climate solutions experts.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-election-climate-pollution-oil-gas-clean-energy-f6ad39e23613396a7536fb1dc25fca62
Key Climate Measures at Risk:
1. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
This landmark climate law is designed to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. It incentivizes clean energy projects, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and advanced manufacturing. Trump has vowed to dismantle parts of the IRA, referring to it as the "green new scam," and plans to bolster fossil fuel production. While provisions perceived as pro-business might survive, EV incentives and subsidies for wind and solar are particularly vulnerable.
2. Methane Emission Controls
The Biden administration introduced the first national rules to curb methane leaks from oil and gas operations—a critical step given methane’s potent role in warming the planet. Trump’s previous tenure saw a rollback of similar regulations, and experts anticipate a repeat effort, undermining progress in reducing this harmful greenhouse gas.
3. Power Plant Emission Standards
The EPA's recent rule mandating a 90% reduction in carbon emissions from coal-fired plants is under threat. This rule, projected to cut over a billion metric tons of CO₂ by 2047, is unlikely to survive under a Trump-led Justice Department, which would likely halt its defense in court.
4. Fuel Efficiency and EV Standards
Stricter tailpipe emission rules aimed at accelerating the EV transition could be repealed. Trump has criticized these as an EV “mandate” and could roll back regulations to favor traditional combustion engines, potentially delaying the shift to cleaner transportation.
5. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) Drilling
Trump is expected to reinstate plans for oil drilling in ANWR, a fragile ecosystem home to polar bears and caribou. This move would reverse protections reintroduced under Biden, reigniting long-standing debates over environmental preservation versus fossil fuel extraction.
Broader Implications:
The potential rollback of federal climate policies comes at a time when the U.S. is experiencing intensifying climate impacts, including record heatwaves and increasingly destructive hurricanes. The global community, gathering in Baku for crucial climate negotiations, may see diminished U.S. leadership, potentially weakening international resolve.
Resilient Climate Action:
Despite federal setbacks, experts remain cautiously optimistic. States like California and New York are poised to continue leading on climate action, pushing aggressive clean energy and emissions reduction targets. Local governments, businesses, and utilities committed to net-zero goals are also likely to sustain momentum, driving record installations of wind, solar, and nuclear energy.
Clean energy transition advocates, such as former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy, assert that the shift to renewables is "unstoppable." The economic benefits, public health improvements, and job creation associated with clean energy ensure that, regardless of federal policies, progress will continue.
Conclusion:
Trump’s climate denialism and proposed policy rollbacks threaten to reverse years of progress in reducing U.S. emissions and combating climate change. However, state-level leadership, market forces, and global commitments could provide a counterbalance, keeping climate solutions in motion despite federal inaction.
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I don't think Donald Trump cares about what anyone tells him if he chooses not to believe it-
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@lucinda_ramsay he only cares about himself and how to enrich himself and his close buddies
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Trump previously made no efforts to help bring about change on the planet...I do hope he actually does something this time.
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@rosebellendiritu i can promise that he will do nothing to boost the fight against climate change he is a denier
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It's so sad that he actually did win .all we can hope is that he has a change of heart and help deal with the issue of climate change.
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@jane_wangui i was shocked listening to his speech and the thing that he has prioritized and locked his eyes on is the oil and how he is going to start drilling
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That's really troubling. Hopefully, there will be strong voices and advocates pushing back to keep climate change a priority.
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@princess_nel_268 the thing with Trump is that he doesn't care about anything that wont make him profit...so the topic of climate change is of no interest to him
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Trump has previously promoted fossil fuels, and his administration could expand drilling on federal lands, relax emissions regulations, and encourage coal production.
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@grace_njeri_804 and we are expecting to see a repetition of the same... He will drag us behind
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This is so concerning and could have negative impacts on global efforts to address this critical issue.
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@walter_lungayi it is sad to see a climate change denier being elected into such powerful positions he will definitely drag the progress that had been made to curb climate change