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Mike Joy's avatar

have a great break you deserve it!

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Emily Mabin Sutton's avatar

Thanks Dr Joy, you too! Let’s come back well-rested ready for another epic year 💪

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upananda herath's avatar

Koole as Gails. Have a nice break

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Emily Mabin Sutton's avatar

Thank you Upananda!

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Melanie Newfield's avatar

Have a great break and I look forward to working with you in the New Year!

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Emily Mabin Sutton's avatar

Likewise Melanie! Arohanui

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Sophie McInnes's avatar

Nga mihi nui o Hineraumati - have a fabulous break :)

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Emily Mabin Sutton's avatar

Arohanui Sophie! You too :)

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Linda Miles's avatar

This is my first time here!! What a wonderful initiative. ! Can’t wait to read all your weekly posts and get inspired for more climate action!!

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Jenny Sahng's avatar

Yay, welcome Linda!!

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Trump’s Second Term: A Blueprint for “Death to America”

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Trump’s actions don’t just undermine America—they threaten its survival. His disregard for environmental science, coupled with his obsession with fossil fuels and dismantling protections, sacrifices America’s future for short-term profits. While foreign adversaries chant “Death to America,” Trump’s policies bring it closer to reality, one reckless decision at a time.

Environmental Catastrophe as Policy

Trump’s first term gutted the EPA, rolled back protections for air and water, and withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement. His second term promises even worse: canceling the Inflation Reduction Act, ramping up drilling and fracking, and undermining renewable energy. Cabinet picks like fracking executive Chris Wright for Energy Secretary guarantee this destructive path.

The consequences aren’t hypothetical. Rising seas threaten cities, wildfires devastate states, and droughts disrupt food supplies. Trump’s policies don’t just ignore these crises—they make them worse.

“America First” Becomes “Planet Last”

Trump’s “America First” is better described as “Planet Last.” By sabotaging climate efforts and isolating the U.S. from global cooperation, he ensures America leads the charge toward environmental collapse. His misinformation campaign—baseless claims about wind turbines killing whales or solar power’s unreliability—delays progress on clean energy solutions.

”Death to America” Is a Choice

Trump’s environmental nihilism isn’t accidental—it’s deliberate. By prioritizing fossil fuel profits over sustainability, he accelerates America’s decline, creating a future of unbreathable air, undrinkable water, and unlivable conditions.

As his second term looms, Trump’s agenda makes the phrase “Death to America” more than hyperbole—it’s the reality of his policies. If his first term was the prelude to collapse, his second will deliver the crescendo. America can’t afford another four years of his reckless indifference.

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https://substack.com/@patricemersault

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Aravind Narayan's avatar

Trad climbing, alpinism ?

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