The argument that America can't afford to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy has been debunked by the release of The Panama Papers, which reveal the extent of money being siphoned off by the 'global elite'. The Tax Justice Network estimates that the rich have more than $21tr of tax-free assets offshore, with the ultra wealthy in America avoiding at least $150bn in taxes. In a recent interview on Fox News, Trump said he would not rule out using military force against North Korea if it threatened the US or its allies.
The argument that America can't afford to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy has been debunked by the release of The Panama Papers, which reveal the extent of money being siphoned off by the 'global elite'. The Tax Justice Network estimates that the rich have more than $21tr of tax-free assets offshore, with the ultra wealthy in America avoiding at least $150bn in taxes. Using a proportion of these funds could enable the transition to 50% clean and renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2050.