In a bold move that garnered polarized reactions, President Trump has chosen fossil fuel industry insider, Rex Tillerson, as the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head. Tillerson, former CEO of ExxonMobil, has been at the helm of various oil and gas ventures and is viewed by environmentalists as a threat to ecological integrity. While supporters laud his business acumen and claim he will revitalize the fossil fuel industry, critics vehemently denounce his appointment, asserting it is a catastrophic setback for environmental protection and the fight against climate change.
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A Climate Scientist on What Trump’s Victory Means for Global Warming
Climate scientist and author Michael Mann examines the potential impact of Donald Trump’s election on the fight against climate change. Trump has repeatedly dismissed climate change as a “hoax,” and has pledged to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, a global climate pact aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Mann argues that such actions would have “devastating” consequences, not just for the United States, but for the entire planet. He also warns that rolling back environmental regulations would jeopardize public health and exacerbate air and water pollution.