Trump vs Biden: 'Existential threat' or 'rip off' as candidates beat familiar energy and climate drums

The US president and challenger squared off in a vitriolic encounter that saw global warming and energy transition topics discussed for less than three minutes

Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump (L) looks at U.S. President Joe Biden during the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump (L) looks at U.S. President Joe Biden during the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo: Getty/Getty Images
Published 28 June 2024, 06:37Updated 28 June 2024, 11:12
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