BFM Podcast

President Trump & Climate Change

Tan KW
Publish date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017, 10:47 AM

Rishikesh Bhandary, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

25-Jan-17 10:28

Throughout the US presidential election campaign, President Donald Trump vowed to drastically alter the U.S.’s direction on climate and energy. His promises include; dismantling the US Environmental Protection Agency, and repealing restrictions on domestic energy development.

Critics argue that the incoming administration would quickly withdraw the U.S. from international climate change agreements, but domestic change is likely slower.

However, less than a week into his presidency, Trump has since signed two executive orders; to move forward with construction of the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines - rolling back key Obama administration environmental policies, in favor of expanding energy infrastructure.

BFM explores Trump’s commitments to America’s climate and energy policies, and other changes that are expected to happen.

This is a report by Wan Irdina.

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明天会更好

美国人选一个戏子来当领导人,因为他们喜欢看戏,也许他们希望可以看到真实版的国际大战,谁知道?

2017-01-25 10:49

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