Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• Trump Administration Cuts Federal Climate Science Agencies — The Trump administration has enacted sweeping cuts to federal agencies like NOAA and FEMA, firing climate scientists and halting data collection. These actions have disrupted climate research and preparedness, with significant implications for national and global climate response capabilities. The administration bypassed congressional oversight, using executive orders to implement these changes.
• Trump Administration Rolls Back Environmental Regulations — In the first 100 days of his second term, President Trump has taken over 140 actions to roll back environmental regulations, including rewriting pollution limits for vehicles and power plants, and reconsidering the public health impact of greenhouse gases. The administration has also accelerated environmental reviews for drilling projects and rescinded water efficiency standards. These actions have faced legal challenges, with courts scrutinizing the administration's attempts to bypass standard regulatory procedures.
• Trump Signs Executive Orders to Boost Fossil Fuel Industry — President Trump signed executive orders to ease restrictions on fossil fuel extraction and exports, appointing industry supporters to key federal positions. The administration has also exempted the fossil fuel industry from certain tariffs, despite economic instability caused by these policies. These actions have been criticized for prioritizing industry interests over environmental and economic stability.
• Trump Targets Public Lands and Environmental Protections — The Trump administration has rescinded protections for federal waters and initiated changes to the National Environmental Policy Act, reducing public oversight. Plans include fast-tracking mining and drilling on public lands and rolling back the Endangered Species Act. These actions threaten conservation efforts and public land management.
• Trump administration declares an "energy emergency" to expand drilling — President Trump has declared an "energy emergency" to open more land and ocean areas for oil and gas drilling. This declaration is part of a broader effort to increase fossil fuel production in the United States, reversing environmental regulations and dismissing climate science. The administration's actions have led to a surge in expected greenhouse gas emissions from US oil and gas fields, contributing to global climate change concerns.
• Trump administration halts approvals of new solar and wind projects on federal lands and waters — The Trump administration has stopped the approval of new solar and wind projects on federal lands and waters. This move is part of a broader agenda to promote fossil fuels and reduce support for renewable energy. The administration has also criticized subsidies for clean energy and imposed high tariffs on solar panels from countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia. These actions have led to the cancellation or downsizing of several large-scale clean energy projects, affecting planned investments in renewable energy.