Trump plans major rollback of climate policies if re-elected

Donald Trump plans to dismantle key climate policies and boost fossil fuel production if re-elected, alarming scientists and environmentalists.

Marcus Baram reports for Capital & Main.


In short:

  • Trump’s Project 2025 plan aims to reverse Biden's climate initiatives, increasing oil and gas production while reducing renewable energy support.
  • The plan could significantly increase U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, hindering global climate goals and exacerbating extreme weather events.
  • Critics warn this shift could jeopardize U.S. leadership in global climate efforts and lead to severe environmental and public health impacts.

Key quote:

“What [Project 2025] would do is slow down and delay that transition, undercut the ability to bring down emissions, which is very harmful for the climate and causes a lot of pollution in communities near these facilities.”

— Rachel Cleetus, policy director at the Union of Concerned Scientists

Why this matters:

A second Trump presidency could severely impact efforts to combat climate change, both in the U.S. and globally. Increased emissions and weakened environmental regulations would likely result in more pollution and extreme weather, endangering public health and safety.

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