President-elect Donald Trump plans to dismantle Biden-era climate regulations, boost fossil fuel production and declare a national energy emergency upon taking office.
Robin Bravender reports for E&E News.
In short:
- Trump aims to reverse Biden’s policies by signing executive orders to remove restrictions on energy production and cancel natural gas permit freezes.
- He plans to reopen the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for drilling, roll back EV promotion measures and slash regulations at a 10-to-1 ratio for every new rule.
- Trump also intends to declare a national energy emergency, bringing powers to suspend regulations and increase domestic energy supply.
Key quote:
"I made a series of big Day One promises in my campaign. I intend to keep those promises to the American people."
— Donald Trump
Why this matters:
Trump’s agenda signals a return to deregulation and expanded fossil fuel use, raising concerns about climate impacts and legal battles. Reopening federal lands for drilling could affect environmental conservation efforts and energy markets.
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