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February 3, 2017

The movement for climate justice and the “Muslim ban”

Donald Trump has been the president of the USA for less than 2 weeks. Yet, it already looks like a long-lasting global nightmare. His first decisions, addressing abortion, immigration, fossil fuel infrastructure, research on climate change, and the “Muslim ban” shape a deep backlash – a regression on fundamental civil, social, collective and individual rights, which could take many years to overcome.

Here’s an attempt to reflect on what his latest decisions mean for the climate movement, from a European and rather privileged perspective.  We’d love to hear your own reflections in the comment box at the bottom of this page.

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