Nicholas Stern: Donald Trump may not be as bad for the environment as feared

Environmentalists should be alert but not pessimistic over the impact of Trump's presidency, says the leading climate economist

The impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the environment may not be as catastrophic as some fear, says leading climate economist Lord Nicholas Stern.

The cross-bench peer said that while it was difficult to predict what Trump would do in office, those worried that Trump's leadership spelled disaster for the planet should focus on the good things he has said on climate change rather than dwelling on the bad.