Will Trump’s re-election halt the Green Revolution? Experts say ‘No’

I n the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election as US President, concerns about the direction of US climate policy have intensified. While Trump’s prior term was marked by withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and support for fossil fuels, the global landscape has shifted substantially. Leading scientists argue that Trump’s stance will struggle against market forces and international pressures, accelerating the transition to a green economy.

Dr Friederike Otto of Imperial College London points out that the “world is in a very different place” compared to Trump’s last term. Renewable energy costs have fallen significantly, creating a momentum for change that transcends national policy. “Renewable energy is cheaper and more reliable than oil, gas and coal,” she said, adding, “Fossil fuels are a thing of the past.” Dr Otto’s remarks underscore the global trend towards renewables, which many experts believe will continue even if Trump resists.