Trump poised to unwind Biden's rewiring of global energy trade
Former president to reverse key climate policies, boost domestic oil production
Former President Donald Trump is poised to unwind key climate policies put in place by President Joe Biden and boost domestic oil production if he is re-elected in 2024, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress.
The report, titled "Unwinding Biden's Climate Progress: Trump's Energy Plan for 2024," details Trump's plans to roll back environmental regulations, withdraw from the Paris Agreement, and increase oil and gas drilling on public lands.
Key Findings
- Trump would roll back Obama-era regulations on power plants, vehicles, and pipelines.
- He would withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change.
- He would increase oil and gas drilling on public lands, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
- He would provide tax breaks to fossil fuel companies.
The report warns that Trump's energy plan would have a devastating impact on the environment and public health.
"Trump's plan would increase air pollution, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions," said report author and CAP Senior Fellow Emily Atkin.
"It would also lead to more extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts."
The report also notes that Trump's energy plan would be a boon to the fossil fuel industry.
"Trump's plan would provide billions of dollars in tax breaks to oil and gas companies," said Atkin.
"It would also open up vast new areas of public lands to drilling."
The report concludes by urging voters to reject Trump's energy plan.
"Trump's energy plan is a disaster for the environment and public health," said Atkin.
"It would also be a boon to the fossil fuel industry."
"Voters should reject Trump's energy plan and support candidates who are committed to protecting the environment and promoting clean energy."
