Trump Executive Actions Mark Dark Turn for U.S. Energy and Climate Policies

January 20, 2025

Trump Executive Actions Mark Dark Turn for U.S. Energy and Climate Policies

Washington - In his first hours after returning to the presidency, Donald Trump today signed a series of executive orders that withdraw from the 2016 Paris Climate Accords and overturn climate and environmental justice policies adopted by the Biden administration. In response, David Arkush, director of Public Citizen's Climate Program, issued the following statement:

"Trump is making his priorities clear by pulling every lever he can to enrich his fossil fuel billionaire buddies at the expense of the American people. These orders will raise energy prices for American families, make us sicker, put our communities to the torch, and put the United States way behind in the race for the future of energy.

"In the days to come, Trump will likely take additional actions that attack the modest policies to promote energy efficiency and cleaner, cheaper renewable power and protect our air and water from polluters. Trump's actions will have dire consequences for American families and a livable climate."

Further reading from Public Citizen:

• Gassed Up: Trump Aims to Quickly Approve 14 Climate-Destroying Methane Gas Export Terminals
• Keystone Gas Gouge: Gas Export Push Could Stick Pennsylvania Consumers With $16 Billion Bill

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