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.
----
💡 If you enjoyed this content, be sure to download my new app for a unique experience beyond your traditional newsletter.
This is one of many short posts I share daily on my app, and you can have real-time insights, recommendations and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Go to my PWA at app.thedigitalspeaker.com and sign up to take our connection to the next level! 🚀
If you are interested in hiring me as your futurist and innovation speaker, feel free to complete the below form.
Thanks for your inquiry
We have sent you a copy of your request and we will be in touch within 24 hours on business days.
If you do not receive an email from us by then, please check your spam mailbox and whitelist email addresses from @thedigitalspeaker.com.
In the meantime, feel free to learn more about The Digital Speaker here.
Or read The Digital Speaker's latest articles here.
Dr Mark van Rijmenam
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, widely known as The Digital Speaker, isn’t just a #1-ranked global futurist; he’s an Architect of Tomorrow who fuses visionary ideas with real-world ROI. As a global keynote speaker, Global Speaking Fellow, recognized Global Guru Futurist, and 5-time author, he ignites Fortune 500 leaders and governments worldwide to harness emerging tech for tangible growth.
Recognized by Salesforce as one of 16 must-know AI influencers , Dr. Mark brings a balanced, optimistic-dystopian edge to his insights—pushing boundaries without losing sight of ethical innovation. From pioneering the use of a digital twin to spearheading his next-gen media platform Futurwise, he doesn’t just talk about AI and the future—he lives it, inspiring audiences to take bold action. You can reach his digital twin via WhatsApp at: +1 (830) 463-6967.
