Climate Change Deniers Hold Conference Near White House as Trump Returns
Hundreds of people who reject climate science gathered for a conference near the White House. The group felt triumphant after years of being pushed aside by scientists and politicians.
Climate change deniers are making a comeback in Washington as Trump returns to office. Hundreds gathered for a conference near the White House, celebrating what they see as their return to influence.
The attendees rejected the scientific consensus that humans cause climate change through burning fossil fuels. For years, this group felt pushed to the sidelines as climate science became widely accepted.
The fossil fuel industry has already published wish lists for the new administration. Some supporters have landed key jobs in government agencies that set environmental rules.
Meanwhile, climate activists who once had strong momentum are struggling to maintain their influence. The movement that was once "red-hot" is now losing steam as Trump wages what critics call an assault on climate policies.
This represents a major shift from recent years when climate action had broad support in government and business circles.
This shift could affect policies on clean energy, gas prices, and environmental rules that impact air quality and extreme weather protection in your community.
Watch for changes to environmental regulations and clean energy policies as Trump's appointees take key agency positions.
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