The article examines President Trump's decision to cancel the scientific determination that recognized carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases as threats to public health and welfare, a move that undermines U.S. climate policy. This shift is compared to absurd scenarios where it would lead to the removal of safety measures because they are believed to be 'progressive scams'. It emphasizes the irony in how such decisions could potentially allow major polluters more freedom to operate, thus worsening the global climate crisis.

Furthermore, recent data indicates that even Trump's leadership cannot halt the momentum towards green energy, signaling that climate change efforts may progress regardless of his policies. However, the article warns of the long-term consequences of Trump’s rhetoric and actions, suggesting that they will embolden the worst environmental offenders worldwide. This disempowerment of U.S. climate policy could ultimately affect global efforts and public health negatively.

The implications of Trump's denial of climate science are particularly pronounced for countries like Israel, where environmental concerns are significant. The article calls attention to how such a rollback could have reverberations worldwide, allowing industrial giants in countries like China to thrive unregulated, thereby jeopardizing international climate agreements and exacerbating the already critical climate issue on a global scale.