By Johan Bergenas and Emma Myers
Since Donald Trump’s unexpected presidential victory, environmentalists fear a substantial rollback of protections for our natural world. Yet there may be a silver lining. Trump’s broader security goals – to crush the Islamic State group, fight transnational criminals and promote stability – does allow for perhaps one environmental agenda to be advanced: the ongoing fight against environmental criminals.
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Photo credit: Matt Johnson via Flickr; Photo caption: blood diamond miners.
Energy, Water & Oceans, Energy, Water & Oceans
By Johan Bergenas and Emma Myers
Since Donald Trump’s unexpected presidential victory, environmentalists fear a substantial rollback of protections for our natural world. Yet there may be a silver lining. Trump’s broader security goals – to crush the Islamic State group, fight transnational criminals and promote stability – does allow for perhaps one environmental agenda to be advanced: the ongoing fight against environmental criminals.
Photo credit: Matt Johnson via Flickr; Photo caption: blood diamond miners.
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