Trump is slowing — but not stopping — US greenhouse gas reductions

The article discusses the impact of President Donald Trump's policies on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. It highlights that while the US was on track to achieve significant emissions reductions under the previous administration, the Trump administration's policies have slowed this progress. The article notes that under the Trump administration, the US is now expected to achieve a 26-35% reduction in emissions by 2030, compared to the previous forecast of a 56% reduction. This slower pace of progress falls short of the action needed to stop global temperatures from rising. The article cites the Trump administration's efforts to undermine support for renewable energy, such as phasing out tax credits for electric vehicles and clean energy projects, as well as the EPA's proposal to rescind its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Despite these setbacks, the article suggests that the growth of renewable energy, driven by its cost-competitiveness with fossil fuels, will continue to drive down US greenhouse gas emissions, albeit at a slower pace than previously projected.