How Trump Unwittingly Boosted Green Energy

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Michael Sonnenfeldt: While Mr. Trump has been able to use his grip on domestic policy to undermine E.V.s, his foreign policy choices have done the opposite.

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Unintended consequences: although Trump is doing everything he can to boost fossil fuels and stymie climate action, the impact of his tariffs, illegal war, and other actions is speeding the global energy transition. @nytopinion.nytimes.com

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#1 | Posted by South_American at 2026-10-28 10:25 PM | Reply

This will possibly be trump's only positive legacy, and it is not even what he wants in any way.

#2 | Posted by bus_driver at 2026-10-30 12:30 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

One of the many things China has done better than the US...green energy, taking human caused global warming seriously. Could be a good sign, saying that China actually is sane and doesn't want a catastrophic war over Taiwan.

#3 | Posted by Hughmass at 2026-10-30 07:41 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

.."One of the many things China has done better than the US...green energy, taking human caused global warming seriously."

With decent leadership th1at considered the kind of world we will leave the next generations instead of just billionaires' profits we could be off of fossil fuels in a couple of decades but that will not ever happen under Republican leadership.
Though they 0all claim to be devout Christians they really only worship money and power.

#4 | Posted by danni at 2026-10-30 11:33 AM | Reply