Are we still trying to stop global warming? During President elect Trumps campaign he claimed that climate change is a hoax and that he is committed to end the Clean Power Plan at the center of Emission Reduction system. He also promised a new beginning for the fossil fuel industry. Yes, the idea of international diplomacy will become more difficult as China and India process their energy policies as there is a possibility that the US will walk away from their commitments. Its very likely that the Trump Administration will dismiss the Clean Power Plan and the renege on the paris record. The least we can do is keep the nations nuclear plants online, continue tax incentives for wind and solar energy, and stays out of the way of the shale energy revolution. Trump wants to bring back coal jobs, but he might have to go in a different direction due to his on promoting natural gas and committing to energy independence. President Obamas cap and trade bill limited emissions that were higher than what they were told to be. The demise of The Clean Power Plan will not make that much of a difference. The transition from coal to gas will happen anyway. A study commissioned last December by the Environmental Defense Fund concluded that most states could comply “by relying exclusively on existing generation, investments already planned within each state and implementation of respective existing state policies.” Climate objectives could blend with Trumps goal of energy independence. The United States could pretty much become energy independent by 2040 — reducing its annual oil imports to 1 million barrels a day from 6 million in 2014 — as long as Washington sticks to current policies. The Trump administration only has to maintain the Obama administration’s CAFE standards, which require the average fuel economy of cars and light trucks. A recent analysis by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology concluded that the promises made in Paris would reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at the end of the century to 710 parts per million from 750. For this to work, the United States, as the dominant economic player, must play ball. The clock is ticking, but we still have some time.
- Do you believe that Trumps policies will work for a better America?
- Do you believe Climate Change should be addressed seriously?
- How do you think Trump will affect this issue in four years?
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/29/business/economy/trumps-climate-policies-may-work-out-in-the-planets-favor.html?smid=pl-share&_r=1
I believe that Trump should seriously consider the hazards of Climate Change since there are many, many people who are worried about this issue. This is an issue that will not only affect the US, but every country around the world.
ReplyDeleteI honestly think that his policies will not work better for America, we need to focus on some kind of renewable energy source or something that will reduce our C02 emissions. Climate change should be addressed very seriously in some parts of the world, but I honestly think that climate change should at least be a matter we deal with in America. I hope in four years we don't look as bad as some people are saying.
ReplyDeleteOverall, I think Trump needs to really consider that problem of Climate Change. It is a problem. It probably isn't as serious right now based on many things, but simply calling it a hoax or saying it's all wrong is completely idiotic. There is actual research that goes into these things, and that research should be taken seriously and carefully looked at.
ReplyDeleteI think that Trump should address climate change more seriously and consider some changes that can be made to help the US and the world in slowing down global warming.
ReplyDeletetrumps policies in my opinion will not make america better again but in someone else's eyes it might. Climate change is something to look out for and to be aware of but there are more important things to focus on right now.
ReplyDeleteI think Trump needs to address the issue of climate change because it is a problem in our country today. I'm not really sure how much his policies will affect climate change i the next four years because I am not super familiar with his policies on that issue.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Trump should seriously address the issue of climate change because it an issue that is urgent and needs our attention now. This is an issue that will affect the US as well as the entire world, therefore we need to consider changes to our policies quickly.
ReplyDeleteI believe that he is saying what he thinks will be elected. at least i hope so, which is a sad statement in itself. If he truly does not believe that actions have consequences, he should at least recognize that he has no experience
ReplyDeleteTo be quite honest I do not believe that Donald Trump has any idea of what he is going to do with the policies he plans on creating. It seems like he might just run the country into the ground.
ReplyDeleteIt's also very likely that his foreign policies will anger the wrong people, and end up getting the country destroyed. It is important that the government practices restraint when allowing Trump to do what he plans on doing, for the sake of the country's safety at least.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think being energy independence would be a nice change actually. By going energy independent, America would have a change to solely focus on us instead of fixating on others. But how will Trump do this exactly? I would rather like for him to continue the climate change plan and if he can get the country to be energy independent, that would be even better. His policies could work for now, but in the long run, climate change is a much bigger issue than coal jobs. Unsure about his policies, I can't exactly say whether he will press for this or not. I think we all just have to wait and see what his true motives are. I don't think that he thinks climate change is a hoax, because climate change is very evident in our lives.
ReplyDeleteI think Trump will ultimately fail to revive the coal industry. I think it is necessary for the well being of humanity that we try to invest more into environmental issues including research on fuel alternatives
ReplyDeletei believe that trumps policies wont work for america it will mos likely make it worse. Trump should consider climate change as a serious problem and pay more attention to that. Well for right now we all expect the worse but well see how these four years will go.
ReplyDeleteI believe trump polices will not work because he has no experience with policies. I think he needs to take climate change seriously because we need to start protecting our planet.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe Trump's policies will not work for America
ReplyDeleteWhether or not Trump believes in global warming, he can't deny the fact that burning fossil fuels will eventually have a hugely detrimental impact on the environment and our daily lives. I'm hopeful that his advisers come to the decision to not disregard the ideas of the Clean Power Plan, so that our country can plan for the future with a sustainable energy system
ReplyDeleteGlobal Warming is real just like cyberbullying and must be dealt with accordingly. So CNN has been telling me that Trump is a racist, homophobic, misogynist, pansexual hater, and a guy that now calls himself an existentatlist and I just don't trust him. His polices of bombing the shit out of the ISIS sounds legitament but not real because fear. The game.
ReplyDeleteclimate change is a very serious issue and i don't think Trump will show any effort to help solve it. i hope he will have a good affect on this case in four years which is long enough to prove he cares about it.
ReplyDeleteI think climate change is an important issue that needs a lot of attention because it affects the whole world and not just the United States.
ReplyDeleteOverall, I think Trump needs to really consider that problem of Climate Change. It is a problem. It probably isn't as serious right now based on many things, but simply calling it a hoax or saying it's all wrong is completely idiotic. There is actual research that goes into these things, and that research should be taken seriously and carefully looked at.
ReplyDeleteTrump should pay more attention to the climate change problem
ReplyDeleteI think that Trump should definitely worry more about climate change because states like Florida would be much more vulnerable to floods.
ReplyDeleteThere is actual research that goes into these things, and that research should be taken seriously and carefully looked at. I hope in four years we don't look as bad as some people are saying.
ReplyDeleteTrump needs to address the pressing issue of climate change because it is an issue that affects beyond the US. We need to educate other people about this matter and reconsider our policies.
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