Trump is slowing — but not stopping — US greenhouse gas reductions
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Summary
The forecast for US greenhouse gas emissions has been affected by President Donald Trump’s policies.
If he gets what he wants, emissions will reduce at a significantly slower pace than had been anticipated before his election.
Previous forecasts took into account climate policies that were expected to reduce emissions by up to 56% by 2035.
However, Trump has implemented policies that have created obstacles for wind and solar energy in the US.
He has also attempted to remove the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from the Clean Air Act.
This would remove the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to create legislation that combats climate change.
Trump has also received substantial donations from the fossil fuel industry, and his nominee for Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, has called suggestions to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions “a colossal train wreck and a monstrous human impoverishment program.