Trump to roll back climate policies

[LauraPalmer 1,773]

ever since wednesday morning i’ve felt like i’m living in a nightmare. cannot handle 4 more years of this

[Lucas 31,542]

To this day, only the countries of Iran, Yemen and Lybia, out of all the countries in the world, are not in the Paris agreement according to Google.

I fear that once the USA leave, other countries will follow. Basic childish reasoning: "Why would I make efforts but not the USA?"

[Emvee 8,865]

Yall realize they want to accelerate this so that they can take advantage of the chaos that will ensue, right? Americans can barely handle a pandemic and inflation. They’ll be hitlerites in no time if climate change continues to unravel micro crises all over the world. The masses end up deferring to a strong man when they are desperate… whether than be a king, a warlord, or a dictator. 

[Chromatography 10,186]

3 minutes ago, Emvee said:

Yall realize they want to accelerate this so that they can take advantage of the chaos that will ensue, right? Americans can barely handle a pandemic and inflation. They’ll be hitlerites in no time if climate change continues to unravel micro crises all over the world. The masses end up deferring to a strong man when they are desperate… whether than be a king, a warlord, or a dictator. 

We won’t see the devastation in 4 years; but the damage he’ll do is irreparable 

[Bronco 27,779]

1 hour ago, MOT said:

Well of course he will. Dictator on day 1.

Some mildly hopeful news. I have heard (and hope it's true) that he is already distancing himself from RFK. Of all the alarming things Trump has said, the idea of putting RFK in charge of health was possibly the most alarming thing of all.

Not at all surprising if true.
The Musk/Trump fallout will be next. Two narcisists cannot share a room where there's actual power invovled lol

[Bronco 27,779]

3 minutes ago, Chromatography said:

We won’t see the devastation in 4 years; but the damage he’ll do is irreparable 

I mean we're seeing the devastation of not meeting current climate targets right now. Turning the few controls off on day 1 is massively accelerationist. So the idea that in 4 years we won't be seeing even worse weather issues is sadly unlikely. 

The reality is, the Republicans will have some paid for scientists ready to explain it away like always

[Emvee 8,865]

6 minutes ago, Chromatography said:

We won’t see the devastation in 4 years; but the damage he’ll do is irreparable 

That’s exactly the point. The consequences of their policies won’t be immediately apparent, which will give them the ability to blame their opposition for the human suffering they have caused. 
 

We are already living that reality in a way. The increasing wealth disparity and corporate rule are consequences of the conservative agenda, yet they have successfully pinned the blame on democrats or the left in general for the decline of living standards in western countries. 

[AsleepOnTheCeiling 6,998]

37 minutes ago, Bronco said:

Not at all surprising if true.
The Musk/Trump fallout will be next. Two narcisists cannot share a room where there's actual power invovled lol

Musk, Trump, and Putin all in one room. To be fair, I think the first two enjoy power through money. The latter enjoys power through position. 

[androiduser 7,438]

the heterosexual majority needs to pay the price for their choice... I won't feel sad for any of them when they are swept away by tornados.

[ActualPatient 2,512]

1 hour ago, Foxyy said:

Even a Republican controlled senate wouldn't vote to appoint that lunatic to anything. He chased clout by dropping to his knees in front of Trump. The only thing he accomplished was getting ****ed.

best case scenario, trump scammed him for an endorsement knowing he'd never be approved

[Guest]

Look, it's a disaster at first glance but only at first glance. The transformation to more renewable energy sources and the push to EV that the IRA has brought not only in the US but to the whole world in just a few years while also dealing with a pandemic and the matter of foreign divisiveness shows how strong of a leader the US is in this fight for a safe climate. So, he is a catastrophe for the climate and its little time frame left to stay healthy and stable. BUT his future climate policies will not only mean step backs, it will also push many more people to get to action on their own because their government is failing them. They'll feel it because we have been feeling it already for so long. Democracy won't be abolished on Day 1. The American constitution is incredibly strong and the way people are called to vote on the government every two years is incredible. This means Trump will most likely hold control of both chambers only for two years, hopefully. Decentralization is also an important take on this one. The people who believe in a healthy planet will rise and it will hopefully mean a new energy on the climate movements all across the world. And it will inspire people to find ways to decarbonize in a decentralized way. And hopefully many companies and personalities from the private sector follow their footsteps. I don't want to sugar coat anything, but I know for a certainty that to every bad thing that's happening, good things show up too! And I see a lot of potential in those good things!

[27monster27 16,083]

3 hours ago, Chromatography said:

Just argued with some family about this. All they had to say was “abortion and trans people though” like who ****ing cares. Our earth is actually dying 

 

3 hours ago, atemybrain said:

I will never understand how absolute IDIOTS have so much pull and say in the world. People like Trump and his supporters completely disregard the lifelong work of brilliant scientists, and they are going to bring an early demise to all of us, unfortunately. 

Remember, when the higher ups no longer act in favor of the people, the people have the right to shut them down by any means necessary.

(I'm not trying to get banned, so I won't elaborate.)

[Franch Toast 27,758]

Oh, but some of y'all said he and Harris were equally evil 

[sarahb 17,247]

And they'll be re-enacted when a dem president gets in, the pendulum will keep swinging 

Progress on the climate will happen anyway when it becomes more economically feasible to do so (solar vs fossil fuels, EV's vs petroleum etc)

[Phoenix Rises 954]

hes also gonna roll back clean water standards on the EPA and gut it along with the Dept of Education which i think america really needs!! cuz lets face it, Americans are stupid. (im in MI)