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Trump's Climate Setback
Analysis of the potential impact of a second Trump presidency on climate action, considering domestic and international factors.
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United NationsParis AgreementRepublican PartyEuropean UnionAustralian Government
Donald TrumpJoe BidenGeorge W. Bush
- How are other countries likely to respond to a Trump presidency's climate stance?
- While Trump's climate denial and potential withdrawal from international agreements are concerning, other nations, like China and the EU, are continuing their climate action.
- What is the main concern about a second Trump presidency in relation to climate action?
- A second Trump presidency would be a setback for climate action, but the global energy transition is already underway and difficult to reverse.
- What domestic measures in the US could mitigate the effects of a Trump administration's climate policies?
- The Inflation Reduction Act in the US has spurred significant clean energy investment, and even some Republicans are protecting its benefits, making it hard to undo.
- What is the significance of Australia's role in maintaining global climate action in light of a second Trump term?
- Australia, experiencing significant climate impacts, must take a leadership role in maintaining global climate momentum and minimizing the damage from a Trump presidency.
- How might the severity of a second Trump presidency's impact on climate action depend on international cooperation?
- The success of mitigating climate damage under a second Trump presidency depends on whether other countries maintain their commitments to climate action; continued global cooperation would limit the negative effects.