The news on green technology is surprisingly good. Both development and installation of renewable energy and industry are leaping ahead at rates I would not have thought remotely possible even five years ago. It's the fastest energy transition in history—and ironically the pace has only accelerated of late thanks to Donald Trump's madcap war on Iran, which is acting as a de facto carbon tax across the entire planet. Call it Trump's Green New Deal.
Ryan Cooper is a Managing Editor at The Prospect. He focuses on areas such as government and politics, public policy, and international affairs, often exploring themes related to elections, security policy, and current events. His work has been featured in notable outlets including Yahoo News, The Week, and The Washington Post.







