2024 US Presidency – Here’s How It Happened!”

In a stunning turn of events, Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, securing a remarkable comeback after his tumultuous first term. The former president, who faced numerous controversies including his refusal to accept defeat in 2020, a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, multiple felony charges, and even two assassination attempts, has defied the odds to retake the Oval Office.

While Trump’s victory has undoubtedly reshaped the political landscape in America, it also signals a shift in global priorities, particularly regarding climate change. According to the Norwegian environmental group Bellona, Trump’s re-election marks a significant setback for international efforts to combat climate change, particularly in the United States’ role as a global leader in reducing carbon emissions. The group warns that under Trump’s administration, the U.S. will no longer be a driving force in achieving the critical global climate goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

The 1.5°C target is a cornerstone of the Paris Agreement, the landmark international treaty aimed at combating climate change. However, during his first term, Trump famously withdrew the U.S. from the accord, citing concerns over economic impacts and the fairness of the agreement. While President Biden rejoined the agreement in 2021, Bellona’s statement suggests that Trump’s policies will likely reverse any progress made under the Biden administration, which sought to address climate change through aggressive carbon reduction goals and green energy initiatives.

“The election of Donald Trump means the U.S. will no longer be a global leader in the climate fight,” Frederic Hauge, founder of Bellona, remarked. “This will require Europe to step up significantly in the coming years. The European Union will become increasingly important, both in the fight against climate change and in driving technological development aimed at reducing carbon emissions.”