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US Fossil Fuel Push Undermines Global Climate Leadership
9/1/2025
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- The US government is prioritizing fossil fuels, hindering global climate efforts and rejecting carbon emission agreements.
- European officials are concerned about US pressure in light of significant climate impacts.
- Critics claim these tactics alienate allies and favor China, which is advancing clean energy initiatives.
- Paul Krugman notes a decline in US global leadership and trust among its allies.
