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Trump issues order to block state climate change policies
- On May 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued executive actions designed to revitalize the coal sector and oppose climate-related regulations implemented by states such as Colorado, California, New York, and Vermont.
- These orders respond to efforts by states like Colorado to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and phase out coal, which the Trump administration views as harmful to American energy dominance and economic security.
- The orders instruct the Attorney General to review and challenge state laws that impose carbon taxes or penalties, while officials from Colorado and Democratic attorneys general maintain that states have the constitutional right to safeguard public health and the environment.
- Coal currently supplies about 16% of U.S. Energy, down from 45% in 2010, and utilities in Colorado are closing coal plants early to meet clean energy goals, while renewable energy and battery storage become more cost-effective.
- The executive orders face opposition from multiple states and legal experts who consider them likely to face significant judicial challenges and see the actions as federal overreach undermining state climate initiatives.
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