Will Trump’s re-election halt the Green Revolution? Experts say ‘No’
Donald Trump’s re-election signals potential setbacks for global climate ambitions, yet some experts believe the momentum towards renewables and the green economy will persist, challenging Trump’s fossil fuel focus.
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● Donald Trump’s re-election stirs concerns about US climate policy but faces resistance from global market forces.
● Experts highlight falling renewable energy costs, driving global momentum towards a low-carbon economy.
● The US green economy, now worth $10 trillion and creating millions of jobs, limits Trump’s fossil focus.
● While Trump may disrupt global climate cooperation, some experts believe international climate progress will persist.
I n the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election as US President, concerns about the direction of US climate policy have intensified. While Trump’s prior term was marked by withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and support for fossil fuels, the global landscape has shifted substantially. Leading scientists argue that Trump’s stance will struggle against market forces and international pressures, accelerating the transition to a green economy.
Dr Friederike Otto of Imperial College London points out that the “world is in a very different place” compared to Trump’s last term. Renewable energy costs have fallen significantly, creating a momentum for change that transcends national policy. “Renewable energy is cheaper and more reliable than oil, gas and coal,” she said, adding, “Fossil fuels are a thing of the past.” Dr Otto’s remarks underscore the global trend towards renewables, which many experts believe will continue even if Trump resists.
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— COP29, dubbed the “finance COP,” sees 198 nations convene in Azerbaijan to negotiate new climate finance goals. Controversy surrounds fossil-fuel dependency and private banks’ limited contributions to combating climate change.
— Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, marked by his divisive platform, dishonesty, and lack of accountability, leads B. Jay Cooper to argue that Trump’s conduct contradicts American values and lacks presidential integrity.
— Donald Trump’s economic policies on tariffs, immigration, and tax cuts could unintentionally reignite inflation, economists warn, despite initial success in curbing it. These measures risk raising prices and fuelling economic strain.
— Polling averages indicate a stable 56% support for rejoining the EU in a potential new referendum, reflecting consistent sentiment with minimal fluctuations.
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