Survival of the richest: Trump, climate and the logic of the doomsday bunker | Jonathan Watts
Briefly

Donald Trump's election epitomizes a shift toward a doomsday bunker mentality, where environmental degradation prompts wealthy elites to fortify themselves against societal collapse, exacerbating inequality.
As billionaires invest in underground bunkers and luxury escapes, they normalize apocalyptic thinking. This survivalist mentality prioritizes wealth accumulation over addressing the root causes of climate and social crises.
The survival mindset adopted by tech billionaires and their influence on American politics is leading us away from cooperative solutions. In contrast, global communities depend on collaboration and environmental stability.
The implications of Trump's reelection likely include escalating environmental deregulation and a regression in climate policy, threatening global efforts to combat the imminent climate crisis.
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