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Trump's Fossil Fuel Push Threatens Clean Energy Future

7/4/2025

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President Trump's recently passed legislation in the House champions fossil fuels, slashing tax credits for solar and wind energy. By promoting oil, gas, and coal production and opening federal lands for extraction, critics fear this move will escalate energy costs and stifle clean energy initiatives, jeopardizing the fight against climate change in the U.S.

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President Trump's recently passed legislation in the House champions fossil fuels, slashing tax credits for solar and wind energy. By promoting oil, gas, and coal production and opening federal lands for extraction, critics fear this move will escalate energy costs and stifle clean energy initiatives, jeopardizing the fight against climate change in the U.S.