Political tensions between the US and Germany over climate change have worsened sharply, with Washington threatening to no longer โtread lightlyโ in negotiations on global warming ahead of the Group of Eight rich nations’ summit next month. In a statement, written in red ink and obtained by the Financial Times, the US says: โWe have tried to ‘tread lightly’ but there is only so far we can go given our fundamental opposition to the German position.โ
Across the U.S., UK, Europe, and Canada, Donald Trump and his allies worked tirelessly to supercharge climate denial, boost fossil fuels, and foment political chaos.
Speakers at the event previously said "there is no climate crisis" and there is "lively debate" on climate science.
Far-right politicians from France, Germany, and other European nations and their U.S. allies celebrated their growing bonds and shared goals at a lavish party in New York City.
Emboldened by Trumpโs LNG deregulation, industry CEOs brush off climate concerns as Gulf Coast residents warn new gas projects will further strain an already environmentally stressed region.
