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Automakers and oil industry face off over electric vehicles
The battle between the auto and oil industries intensifies as the Biden administration pushes for cleaner vehicle standards, with automakers leaning toward electric vehicles while the oil industry resists change.
In short:
- The Biden administration's drive for cleaner vehicles has created a rift between automakers, who are investing in electric vehicles, and the oil industry, which fears losing its gasoline market.
- Former President Donald Trump supports the oil industry's stance, pledging to roll back EV-friendly policies in exchange for campaign contributions.
- Environmental groups and some automakers support the transition to EVs, while the oil industry mounts a significant campaign against it, claiming it limits consumer choice.
Key quote:
“They want to stop you from having cars.”
— Former President Donald Trump
Why this matters:
The outcome of this battle will significantly impact the U.S. strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A shift to electric vehicles could drastically cut fossil fuel consumption, but the transition faces strong opposition from powerful oil interests.
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GOP convention ignores climate change as heat crisis worsens
Despite record-breaking heat and public concern over climate change, the Republican National Convention focuses on expanding fossil fuel use, dismissing climate science.
In short:
- The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee highlights energy policies favoring oil, gas, and coal.
- Former President Trump and party leaders dismiss climate change as a priority, mocking scientific evidence.
- A significant portion of Americans support renewable energy, but the GOP platform promotes fossil fuel development.
Key quote:
“Global warming is fine. In fact, I heard it was going to be very warm today. It’s fine.”
— Former President Donald J. Trump
Why this matters:
Ignoring climate change can worsen environmental and public health crises. The push for fossil fuels contradicts global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts, potentially leading to severe long-term consequences.
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Trump's election could pose a threat to global climate objectives
A warning from a former UN climate leader emphasizes the potential setback in the fight against climate change if Donald Trump wins the presidency, particularly affecting U.S. climate policies and global emission reduction goals.
In short:
- Patricia Espinosa, ex-UN climate chief, highlights the negative implications of Trump's possible re-election on global efforts to limit warming.
- Trump's administration may reverse existing climate initiatives, exit the Paris agreement, and boost fossil fuel extraction.
- Despite potential U.S. policy regressions, global unity and continued climate actions in other countries could mitigate some impacts.
Key quote:
"I worry [about the potential election of Trump] because it would have very strong consequences, if we see a regression regarding climate policies in the US."
— Patricia Espinosa, former UN climate chief
Why this matters:
During his previous presidency, Trump rolled back numerous environmental regulations, withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement, and promoted fossil fuel production. If re-elected, Trump's administration might continue to prioritize short-term economic gains over long-term environmental sustainability.
Be sure to read Brian Bienkowski’s 2016 piece: Rethinking energy and justice in the Trump era.
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Donald Trump pitches oil and gas barons to line his campaign coffers
Donald Trump is aggressively courting donations from the oil and gas industry, one of the main beneficiaries of his time in the White House.
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How a Republican president could hobble the climate law
The GOP may be unable to undo Democrats' top recent achievement, but a Republican president can wreak havoc with its implementation.
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Trump vows to undo Biden's electric vehicle policies
The former president's latest attempt to win auto workers' votes came in a video that accused his successor of imposing "crippling mandates" on the industry.
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Climate change and extreme weather big yawns for GOP
Heat waves, wildfire smoke and floods have swept across the U.S. and the world this summer, but extreme weather events aren’t swaying House Republicans on climate change — at least not yet.
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