US Blocks Climate Action, President Praises It
The AP dutifully reports the U.S. successfully blocked an international fee on shipping emissions, with former President Trump leading the charge against what he labeled a 'global green new scam tax.' What goes unmentioned, of course, is the U.S. government's historical aversion to anything resembling carbon accountability when major industries are involved. This isn't newfound climate skepticism;
it’s business as usual. Why inconvenience the shipping magnates with a 'tax' when you can just let the planet absorb the cost? This steadfast refusal to regulate corporate pollution, whether by Trump or previous administrations, predictably aligns with a political system heavily funded by industries that profit from unchecked emissions. One might wonder if the concern over a 'tax' would be as
fervent if it targeted working families instead of multinational shipping corporations. Apparently, some 'scams' are more acceptable than others, especially when they boost the bottom line. It's a miracle the oceans haven't unionized yet.