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Trump Wants Greenland and the Panama Canal. It’s About Climate. (archive.ph)
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Climate Change and Global Shipping

The article discusses how climate change is affecting global shipping and trade, particularly in two regions that are of interest to the US government: Greenland and the Panama Canal.

  • Greenland: Rising temperatures have led to significant ice melt, making the area more accessible for oil and gas drilling and mineral mining. This has attracted international interest, but also raises concerns about environmental harm.
  • Panama Canal: Climate change is causing droughts and rising sea levels, threatening the canal's lock system and freshwater supply. The canal authority has proposed a $1.6 billion project to secure freshwater.

The article also mentions that China and Russia are working together to develop Arctic shipping routes, and that the US government is paying more attention to climate change's impact on global shipping.

Trump's Interests

The article notes that Donald Trump wants to acquire Greenland and reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing national security concerns. However, experts suggest that Trump's interests are also driven by climate change, which is making both regions more important for global shipping and trade.

Climate Change Consequences

The article highlights the consequences of climate change, including rising sea levels, droughts, and increased risk of environmental disasters such as oil spills. It also mentions that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has promoted the use of toxic fertilizer, which has been linked to health problems.

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[–] HeroHelck@lemm.ee 10 points 6 months ago (9 children)

Realistically, do we believe he'll make a serious attempt at taking control over these by force? Or is this just bluster? I'm starting to believe he may be legitimately intending to make a move for this territory, and frankly, I don't think there are forces that would have the interest, or capability to oppose him. Too much of the global community has been browbeat into aligning with US interests. That for them to make a clean break, or even directly oppose the US is not a realistic expectation. I could easily see them folding to these sorts of demands, and that worries me.

[–] ramsorge@discuss.online 7 points 6 months ago

He has nothing left to lose at this point, and he can do whatever he wants while in office now.

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