As Donald Trump begins his second term as U.S. president, global climate efforts face fresh turbulence. His inaugural pledge to scrap the Green New Deal and exit the Paris Agreement has reignited fears about stalled progress on emissions reductions – a move that could ripple across borders. 🌪️
Trump 1.0: A Legacy of Setbacks
During his first term (2017-2021), Trump reversed Obama-era climate policies, favoring fossil fuels under the 'America First' banner. The U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and slashed funding for renewable energy left many states backtracking on clean energy adoption. 📉 Federal data shows U.S. greenhouse gas reductions fell short of Obama's targets, dropping just 15-18% by 2025 instead of the planned 26-28%.
🔍 Key impacts included:
29 states actively promoting renewables in 2013 → 25 by 2019
Clean Power Plan replaced by coal-friendly policies
Reduced global trust in climate collaboration
What’s Next for Global Climate Efforts?
With extreme weather events surging and geopolitical tensions rising, experts warn Trump's renewed climate skepticism could delay critical decarbonization timelines. Countries like China and EU nations may need to fill leadership gaps, but coordination remains tricky. 💼
Young activists and entrepreneurs are watching closely: Will this era spark innovative grassroots solutions or deepen reliance on fossil fuels? The answer could shape markets, travel trends, and disaster preparedness for years. 🌱
