Upon his return to the White House, he appointed climate change denier Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indicating his intentions to continue the climate crisis denial policies he implemented in his first term
The re-election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States in November 2024 raises significant concerns among the environmental and scientific community, due to his positions and policies towards the climate crisis.
The re-election of Donald Trump to the US presidency poses significant challenges to the fight against the climate crisis, both at the national level and in the international arena. Continuing policies that ignore the environmental threat could lead to serious consequences for the environment and global society.
Climate policy in the Trump era
During his first term, Trump took steps that weakened the fight against climate change, including withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement and reducing environmental regulations. Upon his return to the White House, he appointed climate change denier Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indicating His intentions to continue this policy.
Trump's election could harm global efforts to deal with the climate crisis. The lack of support from a power like the US may weaken international agreements and reduce the pressure on other countries to take meaningful actions.
Environmentalists and scientists express deep concern about the consequences of Trump's policies on the environment. However, some believe that the lack of federal action may encourage states, cities and private organizations to step up their efforts in the field.
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