Envisioning Earth from Afar
Picture yourself orbiting in space, gazing down at Earth, yet unable to make your way back anytime soon. This unfortunate scenario is what astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams are experiencing, having been stationed 250 miles above Earth on the International Space Station. Originally scheduled for a brief mission in June, they now face an extended stay possibly until next February. Ironically, some might wish it were former U.S. President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio who were in their place.
Indeed, one could argue that both Trump and Vance are metaphorically lost in space, considerably detached from the realities that Wilmore and Williams face. This sentiment could easily be verified by any pet in Springfield, Ohio.
Naming the Unthinkable
If you’re seeking a fitting moniker for Trump in these circumstances, “Satan” might just be apt. It seems he revels in the notion of dragging humanity through turmoil while enjoying the ride himself.
However, the grave reality is that a re-election of Donald Trump, with Vance by his side, would likely send the rest of us into a metaphorical spin through the cosmos, surrounded by nothing but chaos and misuse of AR-15s.
Let’s be clear: should Trump win the election this November, he would not only be the oldest president ever inaugurated but his presidency could signify a slow, yet real, apocalypse. And typical of Trump, any disaster might unfold slowly enough that, at 78, he might not live to see or be held accountable for the full extent of the ensuing chaos.
Consider this: his election could redefine “hot-button issue” into a terrifyingly literal threat—and I’m already feeling the heat!
Living on a Feverish Planet
As of September 2024, our planet is hotter than it has ever been in recorded human history. We’ve been breaking heat records consistently—August marked the 15th consecutive month of unprecedented high temperatures. The year 2023 set a global heat record, and 2024 is likely to shatter that record with a 95% probability. The extreme weather we’re experiencing is a direct result of this rapid heating, which could indeed turn Earth into a veritable hell.
The massive amounts of greenhouse gases emitted from burning fossil fuels are trapping more heat, 90% of which is currently absorbed by global waters, radically transforming our environment. Recent examples include severe floods in China, Nigeria, and central Europe, alongside catastrophic fires in Portugal, Southern California, and a record-breaking blaze across 1.9 million acres in Oregon. Canada’s wildfires in both 2023 and 2024 have also set alarming new records.
Even without Trump, the U.S. has historically been a major contributor to what is now known as climate change—a term that barely captures the severity of the ongoing environmental crisis. Despite China’s significant investments in renewable energy, it still surpasses the U.S. in greenhouse gas emissions, though this might soon peak.
Thanks to its continued use and production of coal, China remains a major environmental concern. Yet, the U.S., with its smaller population, could be considered a leader in per capita emissions—a dubious distinction indeed.
Trump’s Environmental Recklessness
While President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have made strides towards environmental sustainability through legislations like the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. continues to be a global leader in oil production and natural gas exports, setting records year after year. Methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, remain disturbingly high.
Trump, who has cavalierly dismissed climate change as a “hoax,” plans to empower fossil fuel industries further and curb the production of electric vehicles, promising to end EV mandates on his first day back in office if re-elected.
And let’s not overlook the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 plan, which Trump claims he’s unaware of despite its roots in his first term. According to The Guardian‘s Oliver Milman, this plan aims at a comprehensive rollback of environmental protections, potentially leading to a massive increase in carbon emissions by 2030 and 2050.
We are already living on a damaged planet, and Trump’s re-election could deepen those wounds irreparably. The ongoing global conflicts only add to the environmental toll, yet none are as potentially catastrophic as a presidency that could push the Earth to the brink.
A victory for Trump might forever trap us in a deteriorating orbit, both literally and metaphorically, on a planet that becomes increasingly inhospitable.
Such a scenario would mark an overwhelming defeat for humanity, facing an ever more hostile Earth.
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