Is Trump Bad News for Climate?

This blog examines the potential impact of Donald Trump's re-election on climate change initiatives. It discusses how Trump's policies, which favor fossil fuel expansion and deregulation, could significantly increase U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 4 billion tons by 2030, resulting in climate damages worth $900 billion. The article highlights the rollback of critical environmental safeguards, the potential stalling of clean energy investments, and the broader implications for global climate agreements like the Paris Accord. It also explores the economic and environmental consequences of these policies, including job losses in the renewable energy sector and increased uncertainty for businesses investing in clean technologies.

Is Trump Bad News for Climate?

This blog examines the potential impact of Donald Trump's re-election on climate change initiatives. It discusses how Trump's policies, which favor fossil fuel expansion and deregulation, could significantly increase U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 4 billion tons by 2030, resulting in climate damages worth $900 billion1. The article highlights the rollback of critical environmental safeguards, the potential stalling of clean energy investments, and the broader implications for global climate agreements like the Paris Accord. It also explores the economic and environmental consequences of these policies, including job losses in the renewable energy sector and increased uncertainty for businesses investing in clean technologies.