The Climate Clock Just Lost Its Batteries: Trump’s Return and the Future of Global Warming

Is this the end of meaningful U.S. climate action, or just a devastating setback we’ll need to overcome?

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, climate progress in the U.S. faces drastic setbacks, unraveling policies and funding put in place to curb emissions. His administration plans to undo Biden’s climate initiatives, including the Inflation Reduction Act, while pushing for more oil and gas production and potentially exiting the Paris Agreement again.

This regression isn’t just a national issue — international climate talks will now lack U.S. leadership, weakening global motivation to hit emissions targets at a critical time. Trump’s climate rollback could add an extra 4 billion tons of CO₂ by 2030, heightening risks of extreme weather, ecosystem disruptions, and billions in climate damages.

With major climate action in jeopardy, every incremental gain becomes crucial. How should businesses, local governments, and global partners respond to this changing landscape, or have we already reached a tippig point when it comes to sustainable alternatives and will Trump's plans have little impact? Share your thoughts below.

Read the full article on MIT Technology Review.

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