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Trump's Climate Policies May Boost U.S. Emissions by 4 Billion Tons

1/24/2025

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President Trump's climate policies could lead to a staggering increase of four billion tons in U.S. emissions by 2030, jeopardizing global climate initiatives. In contrast, China and India are actively cutting coal use and meeting their Paris Agreement targets, underscoring a widening gap in climate leadership where the U.S. is falling behind.

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President Trump's climate policies could lead to a staggering increase of four billion tons in U.S. emissions by 2030, jeopardizing global climate initiatives. In contrast, China and India are actively cutting coal use and meeting their Paris Agreement targets, underscoring a widening gap in climate leadership where the U.S. is falling behind.