**Panic** has gripped climate alarmists following Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the recent election.
As the prospect of a second Trump administration looms, environmental officials and policymakers worldwide are scrambling to “Trump-proof” their climate agendas.
The impending UN COP29 summit in Azerbaijan is already seeing tremors from Trump's return to power, which threatens to overshadow the alarmist rhetoric surrounding climate change.
During his first term, Trump famously withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, a move that was widely characterized by the left as disastrous for global efforts to combat climate issues.
However, conservatives applauded this decision as a rejection of globalism and the ineffective policies that prioritize plans likely to hurt American businesses without substantially impacting climate change.
In response to Trump's upcoming presidency, former EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara has stated that the gloves will come off against global climate initiatives, signaling a significant shift in U.S. policy.
Trump's administration is expected to dismantle many of the climate regulations and initiatives instituted under the Biden administration, which he labeled a “dangerous hoax.”
Critics from the climate alarmist camp, including global leaders, are deeply worried that without U.S. involvement, international climate accords will lose momentum and support.
The alarmists are already witnessing stock plunges in green technology as markets react nervously to the political landscape.
Simon Stiell, the United Nations’ climate chief, has attempted to reassure stakeholders, insisting that investments in clean energy will continue to thrive.
Yet many acknowledge that a robust U.S. commitment to climate finance is integral to future agreements, especially as the summit prepares to set ambitious funding targets potentially exceeding $1 trillion annually.
Trump's history of calling out perceived exaggerations in climate science, such as the catastrophic predictions about sea-level rise, has led to additional concern among activists who sense their influence waning.
The former president's intention to ramp up fossil fuel production and promote deregulation is likely to further shift the landscape.
Activists lament that Trump's policies are poised to put the future of clean energy development in serious jeopardy.
At the same time, Trump has underscored the need for energy independence as essential for national security, creating a strong narrative that resonates with many Americans who prioritize economic prosperity.
In addition, there's growing discontent among climate activists worldwide regarding the retreat from ambitious climate commitments, particularly if the U.S., under Trump’s leadership, decides to withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
As desperation sets in among climate leaders, they can't ignore the reality of American public opinion, which continues to largely reject the extreme climate alarmism that has dominated the narrative in recent years.
Many policymakers, including mentioned Democratic senators, foresee the challenges posed by a Republican majority in Congress, further complicating their plans for aggressive climate initiatives.
In summary, a palpable sense of uncertainty now enshrouds global climate diplomacy as Trump's presidency approaches, leaving many advocates scrambling to salvage what they can from an increasingly unfavorable reality.
With Trump's history of confronting radical climate policies, alarmists have every reason to be concerned about their agenda's viability moving forward.
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