'Always darkest before dawn’: Green voices are hopeful after Trump win

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🗞️ Driving the news: Following Donald Trump’s re-election, climate activists and leaders worldwide are rallying, with many calling for renewed commitment to climate action
• From mass gatherings in Washington, D.C., to calls for solidarity, activists emphasize that while this political shift is a setback, it could serve as a mobilizing force

🔭 The context: Trump’s past climate policies—like exiting the Paris Agreement—sparked movements such as "We Don’t Have Time," and now climate leaders are encouraging further assembly and direct action to counteract potential rollbacks
• Calls for resilience are widespread, as leaders like Christiana Figueres and activists like Clover Hogan remind supporters that global climate efforts persist, with clean energy continuing to gain traction independently of U.S. political shifts

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: As one of the world’s largest emitters, the U.S. plays a pivotal role in the global climate landscape; setbacks in its policies could challenge international efforts
• However, climate action in communities, clean energy advancements, and leadership from other nations remain critical components of a resilient global response

⏭️ What's next: Climate advocates plan to focus on local, national, and international actions, building on grassroots support and advancing climate-positive policies
• Activists underscore that the free market, alongside state and local policies, will keep pushing clean energy technologies forward, even amid federal challenges

💬 One quote: “Hope is a fragile choice… if we don’t [choose it], who will?” – Clover Hogan, Force for Nature founder, urging action despite disappointment

📈 One stat: 53 Green Party MEPs were elected to the European Parliament, highlighting an increasing role for climate-focused politics in Europe

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