Africa should avoid pushing Trump to revive coal Climate crisis

The administration of President Donald Trump has recently taken the urges of African leaders to burn more fossil fuels that heated on the planet, especially coal, the most dirt. At the same time, the US Agency for International Development, which was helping millions of people in Africa to survive amid climate breakdown.

Those who are considering compatible with Trump’s agenda would remember that drought, floods and storms that destroyed the lives and ways of Africa throughout the continent have been shipped by the American Energy Policy. The United States alone has produced about a quarter of all historical carbon dioxide emissions since the Industrial Revolution, which is now responsible for the phenomenon of accelerated global warming.

It will not be limited to the coal -based development path for Africa more than misery for its citizens who already live on the front lines of the climate crisis, but it will also be an economic suicide. The economic impact of the climate emergency is already affecting Africa, and the 2022 report issued by Christian Charitable Aid showed that under the current climate path, African countries may suffer from a decrease in the growth of GDP by 64 percent by 2100.

There is also no need for Africa to uproot the infrastructure of the old fossil fuel when the continent enables the amazing possibility to develop clean renewable energy.

American fossil fuel advocates will be happy to see AFRICA Trail in the footsteps of the global north, instead of seeing the continent that jumps the era of dirty energy in the same way that the technology of the ground phone jumped and the adoption of mobile phones collectively. But Africans should know better.

There is no other continent that has more winds and solar power that is not exploited from Africa, and this remains the key to its long -term prosperity. From the deserts of North Africa inverted from sunlight to the winds attracted by the wind in East Africa, the continent has natural resources to become a global leader in clean energy. Countries like Morocco, Kenya and South Africa are already making great steps in developing renewable energy, with projects that harness solar energy, wind, ground thermal energy and hydroelectric energy.

Investing in renewable energy provides many benefits. It can improve energy access to millions of people, create job opportunities, and increase economic growth. Renewable energy projects are often more developing and adaptable to local needs, making them ideal for rural electricity and community initiatives.

In contrast, coal may cause a terrible cost of the Africans. It is often described as a source of cheap and reliable energy, but this ignores the hidden costs of environmental degradation, health effects, and comprehensive economic damage to climate breakdown. Moreover, the global shift towards clean energy means that investments in charcoal are increasingly fraught with risks and they are likely to become a way that is cut off.

African countries must resist pressure efforts from fossil fuel supporters in Trump and instead focus on building a future for sustainable energy. This requires a multi -faceted approach, including investment in renewable energy infrastructure, enhancing governance frameworks and policy frameworks, and promoting international cooperation.

Investing in clean energy infrastructure is very important. This not only includes large -scale projects such as solar gardens and wind farms, but also decentralized systems that can bring electricity to societies outside the network. Many countries around Africa are already driving the way with the solar energy systems that focus on society and MicroGrids, and these initiatives explain how renewable energy can be ambitious and practical, as it addresses energy access challenges while reducing dependence on imported fuel.

Promoting governance and politics is equally important. African governments must give priority to adapting to climate and flexibility in urban planning and development. This includes combining climate considerations into all new projects and ensuring resource customization as they are needed. Effective governance structures can enable the implementation of climate adaptation strategies and ensure that investments in renewable energy are sustainable and fair.

International cooperation and support is vital as well. The transition of global clean energy carries a new promise to the economic and social development of Africa. Countries representing more than 70 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions have committed to reaching net zero emissions by the middle of the century, including many African countries. These obligations can help attract climate financing and technology, enabling African countries to achieve their energy development goals on time and full.

Africa to sustainable economic development lies in adopting clean, renewable energy. The continent has natural resources and innovative spirit to become a global pioneer in renewable energy sources, improve energy access, create jobs, and reverse the climate crisis. By resisting fossil fuel attempts to perpetuate coal use, African countries can build a flexible and prosperous future for their people.

Clean energy can be the greatest success story in Africa. In order for this to happen, African leaders must not take advice from an American president who admits that he only cares about “America first”.

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