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Trump's Climate Rollback Risks 4 Billion Tons CO2 Rise

4/24/2025

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President Trump's administration has taken bold steps to dismantle U.S. climate policies, risking a staggering increase of four billion tons in CO2 emissions by 2030. This includes gutting Department of Energy programs and stifling state climate efforts. Meanwhile, China's clean energy sector grapples with uncertainty from export controls, jeopardizing vital mineral and technology markets worldwide.

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President Trump's administration has taken bold steps to dismantle U.S. climate policies, risking a staggering increase of four billion tons in CO2 emissions by 2030. This includes gutting Department of Energy programs and stifling state climate efforts. Meanwhile, China's clean energy sector grapples with uncertainty from export controls, jeopardizing vital mineral and technology markets worldwide.