Trump's election victory signals potential rollback of key U.S. climate policies
Donald Trump’s recent election victory could lead to significant rollbacks of U.S. climate policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Experts warn that key measures, such as the Inflation Reduction Act, may be targeted for dismantling.
The Inflation Reduction Act is designed to cut U.S. emissions by about 40% by 2030 through incentives for clean energy. Trump has expressed intentions to end subsidies for renewable energy and promote fossil fuel production instead.
Other vulnerable regulations include rules on carbon emissions from power plants and methane leaks. Trump is also expected to reinstate oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, continuing a long-standing debate over environmental protections.