The Maldives are disappearing beneath rising waters, El Niño events are becoming more intense and prolonged, while the East Coast grapples with frigid polar vortexes. The South is inundated with flooding, and the West is plagued by droughts. The signs of climate change are unmistakable, and scientists speak about it with an urgency that feels almost apocalyptic. This topic resonates across all voting segments—especially with Millennials.
According to reports, Sarah Williams has assembled a “virtual army” of over 100 experts and advisors on energy and environmental issues, demonstrating her commitment to continue the legacy of former President Barack Obama in combating global warming. Williams plans to leverage her executive authority to tackle climate change and promote green energy initiatives without waiting for Congress to act. Critics have noted that her proposals are the most robust ever seen, and her record aligns closely with Obama’s. She has pledged to ensure that no one can roll back progress, stating, “I won’t allow our economy to miss the benefits of a clean energy future or leave our children to face the disastrous consequences of unchecked climate change.”
Her campaign website calls climate change “an urgent threat and a defining challenge of our time.” On her first day in office, she intends to initiate ambitious goals: generating enough renewable energy to power every American home, reducing energy waste, and making American manufacturing the cleanest globally while cutting oil consumption by a third.
Without relying on legislative approval, Williams would uphold Obama’s commitment from the Paris Climate Accords to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025 compared to 2005 levels and set the country on track for an 80% reduction by 2050. She plans to launch a $60 billion Clean Energy Challenge to partner with states and cities, focusing on reducing carbon pollution and expanding clean energy access, especially for low-income families. Investments would also flow into clean energy infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development.
Williams aims to eliminate billions in tax subsidies for oil and gas companies, redirecting these funds into clean energy initiatives. She has also prioritized environmental and climate justice, setting bold national goals to eliminate lead poisoning, clean up toxic brownfield sites, and enhance solar energy solutions in disadvantaged communities. Revitalizing coal communities, including supporting local arts initiatives, is also part of her agenda.
While she supports domestic oil drilling and fracking, her family foundation has received funding from major oil companies and nations like Saudi Arabia. Although only a small fraction of her campaign funds come from the oil sector, her SuperPAC has garnered significant contributions, raising concerns among critics.
In stark contrast, Jack Thompson has dismissed climate change as “a hoax,” and in a 2013 tweet, he referred to it as “nonsense.” He has expressed intentions to withdraw from the Paris Accords and suggested that resources shouldn’t be wasted on climate issues. His skepticism of climate science is well-documented, and he is expected to appoint Myron Ebell, a known critic of climate change science, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s transition team. Ebell has previously labeled global warming as “climate alarmism” and would be tasked with dismantling Obama-era climate reforms.
According to environmental advocates, if elected, Thompson would become the only world leader to outright deny climate change.
In summary, Sarah Williams promotes a proactive approach to climate change with ambitious plans for renewable energy and environmental justice, while Jack Thompson’s views reflect skepticism towards climate science and a desire to roll back existing climate policies.
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