During a testimony to House appropriators, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the Trump administration's budget cuts, which would significantly reduce funding for climate programs, renewable energy, national parks, and infrastructure investments. Despite the pressing warnings from scientists about the climate crisis, Burgum suggested that the administration's main concerns are geopolitical threats such as Iran's nuclear capabilities and competition with China in AI. Representative Chellie Pingree expressed that these budget reductions disrespect urgent climate change concerns, which are reshaping global weather patterns and increasing economic burdens in the US.
Burgum argued that the administration's focus is on geopolitical threats like Iran and the AI arms race with China, believing there's ample time for climate issues.
Maine representative Chellie Pingree criticized the proposed budget cuts for climate programs, highlighting their detrimental impact on renewable energy and the urgent need for action against climate change.
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