America's Climate Change Clock Goes Backwards [Climate Crisis Now]
The 'climate change clock' is going backwards as the Donald Trump administration takes office in the US. Trump has consistently maintained his stance during the presidential election that 'climate change is a hoax, use more fossil fuels'.
He has previously pursued policies to support the fossil fuel industry and ease environmental regulations.
Trump's philosophy regarding climate change can be clearly confirmed in his withdrawal from the 'Paris Climate Change Agreement'. He had already withdrawn from the Paris Climate Change Agreement once in 2020 when he was the 45th president. Joe Biden later rejoined, but he withdrew again this time.
The reason Trump withdrew from the Paris Climate Change Agreement is clear. He said it was a burden on the US economy. He emphasized that the level of environmental pollution is not important for economic growth. For Trump, who is 'in love' with US hegemony, this may have been a natural outcome.
In addition to withdrawing from the Paris Climate Change Agreement, Trump has also pursued policies to actively reduce regulations on the so-called fossil fuel industries such as oil, gas, and coal. He is introducing it again this time. Joe Biden's environmental policies have been scrapped and shifted to deregulation. This is why fossil fuel companies are welcoming the Trump administration with open arms.
Trump's climate change actions are the exact opposite of the American scientific community's position. It's as if 'Trump's climate change clock is running backwards.' Climate change research organizations such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have released analysis results that 'climate change is due to global warming, and global warming is due to the increase in greenhouse gases caused by the overuse of fossil fuels by human activities.'
Trump has maintained his position that he is "skeptical of the scientific consensus that climate change is caused by human activities" regarding the position of his own scientific community. He has not given up on his stubbornness in not trusting even the research of NASA and NOAA. He even does not hesitate to make extreme remarks such as 'fraud' and 'trickery' regarding climate change. Regarding the
winter cold wave, Trump did not lose the courage to boldly post on social media the ignorant statement, "It's so cold, but it's global warming...." As the Earth heats up and the Arctic sea ice decreases, the jet stream weakens, allowing cold air from the Arctic to descend to mid-latitude regions in the middle of winter, causing winter cold waves.
Against the Trump administration's climate change policies, there is a growing backlash, especially in states with Democratic governors. Some are preparing for related costs in anticipation of lawsuits, while others are prepared to oppose and even reject them.
The British media outlet The Guardian recently reported on this mood in the United States, saying, "Some state leaders are preparing to legally challenge the president's deregulation of environmental regulations," and "They are ready to take up the baton of America's climate leadership and do their utmost to continue the transition to a clean energy economy, despite the federal government's complacency."
When Trump took office, New York Governor Cathy Hocal (Democrat) took action to force large oil and gas producers to pay for the climate impacts of their emissions over the next 25 years. She also
announced that she would allocate $1 billion to make the New York state economy eco-friendly.
Governor Hockel made it clear that "we must continue to maintain broad authority under the U.S. Constitution to protect our progress and advance the climate solutions we need."
Coastal homes burn in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles in January. [Photo=AFP/Yonhap News]
California is preparing for legal action. California has been the hardest hit by climate change, with recent wildfires in Los Angeles, severe droughts, and summer heat waves.
As the Trump administration took office, California began preparing to defend its progressive policies. California Governor Gavin Newsom (Democrat) and Democratic congressional leaders are expected to allocate $50 million in state funds to cover legal costs in fighting the Trump administration.
Rhode Island is also in trouble. The region is expected to clash with Trump over renewable energy.
While Trump argues that expanding fossil fuels is good for American workers, Rhode Island emphasizes that renewable energy can create good jobs.
It is expected that a strong resistance force will be formed in the state governments where Democratic governors are in charge of the 'climate change clock' of Trump.
It is questionable whether Trump will continue to turn back the clock on climate change despite the analysis of climate change-related research groups in his country and the lawsuits, opposition, and refusal of the Democratic party in the state government.
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