The National Biodiesel Board. “Midwest Trump Voters Losing Faith in His Commitment to Biofuels.” Biodiesel Magazine – The Latest News and Data About Biodiesel Production, 4 June 2018, www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/2516380/midwest-trump-voters-losing-faith-in-his-commitment-to-biofuels.
Abstract:
This short article discusses the Midwest’s disappointment with the president and and his failure to follow through on a commitment. In Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri, voters overwhelmingly support the growth of renewable energy and biofuels. Two-thirds of republicans and three-fourths of independents say that the US should make efforts to boost the biofuel industry. It is a total of 73% of voters agreeing on this. Trump claimed he would defend and support rural farmers, gaining him number in the polls back in 2016, but now he has failed to support their interest. He has not been a man of his word to the farmers of the midwest.
Response:
I can’t say that I don’t have a bias to this as many things that Trump has done when it comes climate change and environmental issues, but this is something great to hear. The people wanted support renewable fuel, and he did not follow through. No matter the political party or issue at hand, when a government official makes a promise to do something for the people, they should do it. When things don’t go as we would like to go in government, it is our duty to speak out for change, especially with regards to climate change. Climate change is real and we must do what we can to slow the process, and if republicans in Iowa want growth in the renewable fuel industry, give them growth.
I agree with you David that government officials should follow up on their promises, especially when it is something as important as climate change initiatives. So many people supported renewable energy and biofuels, and Trump let them down. Do you know if Trump has made any progress in promoting renewable energy?
As far as I know, no. Trump has done a lot of disagreeable things when it comes to the environment in the US. There has been a lot going on with regards to our national parks, and it does not look like he has any intention of making a shift to renewable energy.
Trump claimed many goals in his run for president, and has gone through with very few. However, I don’t think that the group that supports Trump consists of many environmentalists. Is it a surprise to the people that Trump dismissed an environmental issue?
I don’t think that this group had environmentalists either. Rather, that these most people, most likely farmers, wanted an alternative energy that would sustain them for years to come. If they truly believed that he was going to follow through with his word, than yes, they would be pretty surprised.