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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Trump’s Bizarre Rants Over Wind Power Are More Ominous Than You Think

Apr 19, 2024
David Roberts, author of 'Volts' Substack, discusses Trump's potential to repeal Biden's climate policies, impact on clean energy, petro-masculinity concept, challenges in communication, and ominous effects on climate and environment if Trump wins re-election.
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  • Trump could repeal Biden's climate policies, impacting green initiatives and petro-masculinity concept.
  • Potential resurgence of fossil fuels under Trump presidency might hinder global decarbonization efforts.

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Trump's Potential Repeal of Biden's Climate Policies

There is speculation about Trump's possible repeal of President Biden's climate policies in a second term, focused on significant impacts on initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act and tailpipe regulations that support green technologies. However, the unpredictability of Trump's decisions makes the outcomes uncertain. Despite potential changes, tax credits supporting clean energy have shown resilience in past Republican administrations.

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