As of January 2026, the United States is facing a national emergency due to the worst cold snap and snowstorm on record (unofficially known as "Winter Storm Fern"). Some areas, including Minnesota, experienced temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius, while Nebraska and Kansas broke their lowest temperatures recorded since the 1950s. At least 18 deaths have been confirmed across the United States due to the cold snap and snowstorm, with hypothermia and icy road accidents being the leading causes of death.
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| Even the United States can't avoid this cold snap |
- States of emergency have been declared in at least 22 states, including New York and Louisiana, and approximately 230 million people are affected by the cold wave.
- More than 1 million households, mainly in the Southern region, have suffered power outages.
- More than 10,000 flights nationwide have been canceled or delayed.
(As of January 27th)
Which countries are the actual greenhouse gas emitters that are causing these abnormal symptoms?
Indeed, China's rapid economic growth and industrialization in recent decades have led to a surge in greenhouse gas emissions. Since 1990, China's carbon dioxide emissions have increased by nearly 450%. China is the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter, accounting for approximately 30% of global emissions, followed by the United States and India.
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| China's serious greenhouse gas emissions |
However, in terms of per capita emissions, countries like Australia, the United States, and Canada rank significantly higher than China.
(As of 2025)
The Trump administration's global warming policies
The Trump administration has called global warming a hoax, withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, denigrated environmental policies, rejected clean energy sources like wind and solar power, pushed for climate-related budget cuts and the closure of observatories, and actively supported the use of fossil fuels.
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| Carbon dioxide emissions increase every year |
This suggests that since Trump took office, the United States, a world leader, has begun sending negative signals to itself and the rest of the world, further fueling global warming.
A new strategic position due to global warming?
The Arctic is warming roughly four times faster than the rest of the world, exposing natural resources, opening potential shipping lanes, and increasing military activity. This is partly due to melting sea ice, which may make the economic development he (President Trump) pursues in Greenland more attractive.
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| The Arctic surrounded by major powers |
Trump is focusing on Greenland's strategic location and its untapped natural resources, including diamonds, lithium, and copper. As global warming melts the Arctic and surrounding ice, Greenland's value as a "resource treasure trove" has increased. Furthermore, the emergence of ice-free areas in the Arctic has further enhanced its shipping value. In October 2025, a Chinese container ship used the Arctic Sea Route, shortening its previous journey to Europe via the Suez Canal by approximately 20 days.








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