Statement of EDF Action on Donald Trump’s Election as President of the United States

“The outcome of this presidential race is deeply disturbing to those of us who work to protect our environment and advance a healthy and just society. Donald Trump’s positions and rhetoric on environmental issues are in stark contrast to everything we stand for — and in complete contradiction to the realities of climate science. 

“Mr. Trump should listen to the scientific experts on climate change and recognize that a clean energy transition is already underway. America’s economic future depends on embracing this trend.

“As activists, we will continue to fight for our values, and seek to defend the environmental progress we have made in the last four decades. Indeed, we must now fight harder to keep our air and water clean, protect our land and oceans, and seek to solve the great crisis of climate change. Our focus will always be protecting people and nature.

“We know that it won’t be easy. We can only hope the large majority of Americans who support strong protections for our environment can persuade the Congress to block any attempt to turn back our progress. We ask all Americans to join us.

            -   Elizabeth Thompson, president of EDF Action