President-elect Donald Trump lambasted the Green New Deal as a “scam” and has committed to boosting fossil fuel production – but in both the climate and energy sectors his incoming administration may need to tread conciliatory paths.
Climate change is global and inaction will impact every country – annually it already costs the US around $150bn.
“Soberingly, that is likely an underestimation,” writes Jorge Gastelumendi, Senior Director of the Atlantic Council’s Climate Resilience Center.
“The Trump administration will find that it cannot overlook these concerns. If the United States steps back on its climate leadership, it will be difficult – if not impossible – to phase down fossil fuels and halt global warming, not just in the next four years but also for future US administrations.”
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