Global green movement prepares to fight Trump on climate change
by Oliver Milman in New York Michael Slezak in Sydney from on (#223C1)
Election of a climate sceptic as US president sparks outpouring of donations and a surge in planned protests and court challenges
The global green movement is preparing for the fight of its life against efforts by Donald Trump to rollback action on climate change, with a surge in fundraising, planned court challenges and a succession of protests.
Environmental activists said the election of a climate change denier as US president, along with the prospect of former vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin and various oil billionaires holding senior posts, has prompted an "outpouring" of donations.
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