Trump's re -election: a danger to Europe's climate goals?

Trump's re -election: a danger to Europe's climate goals?

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Deutschland - The possible re -election of Donald Trump could have significant consequences for global climate policy, according to the report of taz.de . Europe, especially Germany, pursues a climate policy based on two main pillars: climate justice and compliance with the Paris climate goals. These aim to slow down climate change and avoid dangerous tilting points in the climate system. A central aspect is to reduce emissions, but Trump plans to turn back these efforts. The Republican Party already shows clear signs to handle the Green New Deal and to massively expand fossil energy production. There is a risk that Trump's presidency and a possible dictatorship are at risk of progress in climate protection.

tilting points and their risks

A critical concept in climate science is the so -called tilting points, which act as critical thresholds, from which small changes can lead to large, often irrevocable climatic changes. According to watson.ch fulfilled. Scientists criticize that these terms are often blurred and can therefore slow down public discourse, especially since people react more to acute threats than to abstract concepts. These uncertainties could lead to urgently needed measures against climate change.

The overall balance sheet regarding the legitimization of climate protection measures is therefore on the brink. It is feared that the combination of Trump's legal policy ambitions and the associated risks of the environment could inevitably lead to a step backwards in international climate protection. The inevitable material consequences could also be far -reaching.