Oh I can already hear you right wingers crying about this article (like I give a fuck what any of you racist, misogynist homophobes have to say), but in just one day, here’s what your Orange Hitler has already done. Say goodbye to any concern for the oceans. One can just imagine what other disasters this prick has up his sleeve. – ed.
Climate Change Denier
Donald Trump has selected one of the best-known climate skeptics to lead his U.S. EPA transition team, according to two sources close to the campaign. Myron Ebell, director of the Center for Energy and Environment at the conservative Competitive Enterprise Institute, is spearheading Trump’s transition plans for EPA, the sources said.
Ebell is a well-known and polarizing figure in the energy and environment realm. His participation in the EPA transition signals that the Trump team is looking to drastically reshape the climate policies the agency has pursued under the Obama administration. Ebell’s role is likely to infuriate environmentalists and Democrats but buoy critics of Obama’s climate rules. Read more.
Adios Shipping
The surprising outcome of Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election raises new uncertainties for shipping firms, which are already struggling through the weakest market in memory.
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed opposition to free trade in general, and to NAFTA and the Trans-Pacific Partnership in particular. As he will have same-party partners in both the House and Senate, he will have added traction in achieving his policy objectives – potentially including his promises for new tariffs on imports and a rollback of free trade. Read on.
