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 US 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 US President Joe Biden during the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo: GETTY IMAGES via AFP/SCANPIX
Published 28 June 2024, 07:47Updated 28 June 2024, 07:47
Joe BidenDonald Trump