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Besides the obvious concerns about the impact on the climate, I'm really surprised that Trump doesn't recognize (or prioritize) the economic costs to pulling ou
by agar 9y ago
Besides the obvious concerns about the impact on the climate, I'm really surprised that Trump doesn't recognize (or prioritize) the economic costs to pulling out of the agreement.
A new axis between the EU and China could jeopardize US efforts to become a leader in the research, development, sales, and services of clean tech. As costs of clean technology naturally drop to be equal or less than fossil fuels (as is already happening), this will become a massive market that ultimately shrinks the size of the oil/gas and coal industries.
The decision to pull out of the agreement could have a large negative impact on the ability to attract leading researchers and funding, which then affects future jobs and US competitiveness in what will clearly be a massive growth industry. This will lead to job loss in oil and gas, with no commensurate increase in the jobs in replacement fields.
Trump seems to take a "public company-esque" view of governing: focus on short-term gains rather than long-term R&D and strategic planning to win the long game.
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- dragonwriter 9y ago> Trump seems to take a "public company-esque" view of governing: focus on short-term gains rather than long-term R&D and strategic planning to win the long game. Rational, if you view for governing as a tool of electoral politics rather than vice-versa.
- zzalpha 9y agoI wish I could offer you more upvotes. Brilliant observation, perfectly said.
- Spooky23 9y agoHe's there to make his friends money. Period.
- narrowrail 9y agoOccam's Razor says this is a simplistic view. It causes more divisiveness and demotes discussion to ad hominem attacks.
- pmurT 9y agoWhat economic cost? Rather silly view as much of the production of the beloved solar panel is in China... Have you been to any industrial cities there recently? Certainly not advocating RPB approach, but we're simply not competitive