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Former UN climate chief warns of global impact of a possible regression in US green policies
Victory forĀ Donald TrumpĀ in the US presidential election this year could put the worldās climate goals at risk, a former UN climate chief has said.
The chances of limiting global heating to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels areĀ already slim, and Trumpās antipathy to climate action would have a major impact on the US, which is the worldās second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and biggest oil and gas exporter, said Patricia Espinosa, who served as theĀ UNās top official on the climateĀ from 2016 to 2022.
āI worry [about the potential election of Trump] because it would have very strong consequences, if we see a regression regarding climate policies in the US,ā Espinosa said.
Although Trumpās policy plans are not lear,Ā conversations with his circleĀ have created a worrying picture that could include the cancellation of Joe Bidenās groundbreaking climate legislation, withdrawal from the Paris agreement and a push for more drilling for oil and gas.
Yes, US needs to vote for a Green Party. Joe Biden approved oil drilling project last year despite the usual lies that he cares for the environment. Until there is a real change in politics, there will be no real effort in climate change.