Trump’s Triumph Sends Shockwaves Through Climate-Obsessed Global Elite

By David Blackmon |

During his arrival in Azerbaijan for the UN-sponsored COP29 climate conference, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged President-elect Donald Trump to take decisive action on climate change. Starmer, representing the UK, which grapples with the highest industrial energy prices in the world, emphasized the need for global leadership in addressing the climate crisis.

His comments came despite his arrival via a jet that contributes significantly to carbon emissions. Starmer stated, “I see the climate challenge as a huge opportunity for the UK if we get it right,” highlighting the government’s commitment to achieving clean power by 2030.

Starmer’s administration plans to showcase its commitment through heavy subsidies for offshore wind farms and extensive solar array installations. At the same time, the UK government has shut down its last coal power plant and is overseeing the decline of its steelmaking sector—a move that raises questions about the long-term industrial viability of the nation.

In stark contrast, Trump has made it clear that his energy policies will differ significantly from those of Starmer’s Labor government. He intends to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, a decision he initiated in his first term before it was reversed by President Biden.

Trump’s strategy focuses on revitalizing the U.S. economy through incentives for domestic manufacturing and tariffs on overseas investments. He recently discussed plans to strengthen the American electric grid by expediting the development of natural gas and nuclear power sources, emphasizing the need for increased electricity production while noting the regulatory challenges that hinder progress.

“We have to produce massive electricity that we don’t have,” Trump pointed out, stressing the importance of natural gas in achieving cleaner energy solutions.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev stirred controversy at COP29 by seemingly endorsing Trump’s approach to energy. He described oil and natural gas as a “gift of God,” arguing that nations should not be criticized for utilizing these resources to meet market demands.

Aliyev criticized Western leaders, including Starmer, for what he views as hypocrisy and double standards regarding energy policies. “Unfortunately, a habit to lecture other countries has become kind of modus operandi for some politicians,” he noted during the summit, implicitly challenging the Western narrative on climate issues.

Starmer’s assertion that his government would not dictate how people live their lives contrasts sharply with policies that many perceive as infringing on individual freedoms. In this context, the differing approaches of Starmer and Trump could greatly impact their respective nations’ energy futures and global standing.

This report originally appeared in the Daily Caller News Foundation.

David Blackmon is a contributor to The Daily Caller News Foundation, an experienced energy writer, and consultant based in Texas.