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President Donald Trump’s administration announced its intention to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement for a second time, rejecting global efforts to address climate change.
Trump also declared a “national energy emergency” to expand oil and gas drilling in the U.S., aiming to boost energy production and reduce reliance on other countries.
The administration intends to scrap upcoming strict pollution standards for cars and trucks, criticizing them as an “electric vehicle mandate.”
Critics warn that this decision could influence other major polluters like China and India to reduce their climate commitments, weakening global efforts to combat climate change.
Trump framed the move as part of efforts to combat rising energy prices and the inflation crisis, emphasizing oil as a key resource to boost the nation’s economy.
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