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J.D. Vance is picked as Trump's vice-presidential nominee. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has officially become the Republican presidential candidate, selecting Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. The collaboration between the two is seen as a stronger reinforcement of support for fossil fuels and a downplaying of climate change impacts, which could hinder the development of renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Vance's attitude on climate change changed
Vance was not initially aligned with Trump and even privately criticized him, calling Trump either "a cynical asshole or America’s Hitler." However, within just a few years, Vance’s stance has completely reversed, becoming a staunch ally of Trump. This alliance facilitated his entry into Congress, and his narrative on climate change shifted to skepticism, like Trump’s belief that human impact on the environment is negligible.
