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Trump’s Climate Policies Could Trigger 1.3 Million Deaths by 2030
A bombshell report reveals Donald Trump’s proposed anti-green agenda might lead to 1.3 million additional climate-related deaths by 2030. The study, led by environmental and public health experts, shows how the former president’s policies would disproportionately harm the world’s poorest nations, worsening inequality and pushing vulnerable populations toward disaster.
The Climate Impact of Trump’s Rollbacks
As the presumptive GOP nominee, Trump has consistently opposed climate action. His first term saw the U.S. exit the Paris Agreement, slash over 100 environmental rules, and aggressively expand fossil fuels. If reelected, he plans to gut President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—a $369 billion clean energy investment—and further deregulate polluting industries.
The report estimates Trump’s agenda could spike global carbon emissions by 4 billion tons by 2030—equal to the EU’s yearly output. This surge would fuel deadly heatwaves, floods, droughts, and hurricanes, with the highest toll falling on regions least able to adapt.
Global South Faces Disproportionate Suffering
Wealthy nations like the U.S. can buffer some climate impacts, but low-income countries—already grappling with poverty, food insecurity, and weak infrastructure—will endure the worst effects. Nations such as Bangladesh, Somalia, and Haiti, which contribute minimally to emissions, face existential threats:
- Deadly Heatwaves: Rising temperatures could cause 500,000+ heat-related deaths, especially in India, Pakistan, and sub-Saharan Africa.
- Famine Risks: Droughts and erratic rainfall may collapse agriculture, deepening hunger in crisis zones like Yemen and Sudan.
- Mass Displacement: Coastal flooding and barren farmlands could displace millions, sparking regional conflict.
Dr. Anjali Patel, a climate scientist at IIT, states: “This isn’t just environmental—it’s a massacre of the poor. U.S. retreat from climate leadership will have global lethal consequences.”
A Moral Crisis for Global Leaders
Trump’s stance intensifies scrutiny as developing nations demand accountability. Despite UN climate finance pledges, his policies risk derailing international efforts.
Wanjira Mathai, a Kenyan activist, warns: “When the U.S. abandons climate action, it greenlights global inaction—a death sentence for our communities.”
Biden vs. Trump: Climate Policies Compared
Biden’s IRA and Paris Agreement return marked progress, but a Trump victory could reverse gains. Analysts say 1.5°C climate goals may become unattainable without U.S. leadership.
Christiana Figueres, ex-UN climate chief, adds: “Four more years of denial? The science is clear: delay means death.”
The 2024 Election: A Global Turning Point
With the election approaching, the report urges voters to weigh the planetary consequences. For vulnerable nations, the outcome could decide survival.
As climate tipping points loom, one question remains: Will the U.S. lead the fight—or accelerate the crisis?
— NextMinuteNews
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