Overview

• President Trump has signed executive orders aimed at dismantling state-level climate policies, including California's cap-and-trade program and New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi has been directed to investigate and challenge state lawsuits and regulations that impose penalties on energy companies.
• The administration frames these state actions as unconstitutional overreach that undermines federal authority and American energy security.
• Trump has established the National Energy Dominance Council to fast-track fossil fuel development, including coal mining and natural gas exports.
• Critics warn that these policies could increase environmental risks and disrupt global climate goals, while supporters argue they will lower energy costs and boost U.S. energy independence.