The renewable energy revolution is unstoppable

Donald Trump has promised to re-exit the Paris Climate Accord , all but ending any realistic hope of a truly global climate effort before the world reaches the 1.5 C threshold.

Trump may gut environmental regulations, but even without them wind and solar are now the cheapest source of new energy in the world.

New data show that not only did global forests absorb very little carbon last year , but also wetlands are now emitting methane—a greenhouse gas dozens of times more powerful than carbon dioxide. There will be plenty of opportunities to mourn environmental losses under Trump , but climate warriors should be unquestionably praised for the fruits of their years of efforts. Because literally every solar panel and wind turbine matters more now than ever before..