President Trump has made dismantling federal climate policies a centerpiece of his administration.
At least 100 environmental regulations have been repealed or weakened over the past four years. nyti.ms/33EJCvO
Some climate rules reversed or weakened under Trump could have significant effects on future emissions. They include:
— Federal fuel economy standards
— California’s vehicle emissions authority
— Rules limiting hydrofluorocarbons
— Methane standards
Here’s how many metric tons of greenhouse gases are expected in the atmosphere by 2035 because of the Trump administration’s rollbacks, according to the Rhodium Group, a research and consulting firm. nyti.ms/33EJCvO
If these Trump administration policies go forward as planned and survive legal challenges, the U.S. will emit more carbon dioxide between now and 2035, than Germany, Britain and Canada together emitted from energy use in 2018. nyti.ms/33EJCvO
Greenhouse gas emissions are the main driver of global warming, which is increasingly causing frequent flooding, fire hazards and worsening air quality across the U.S.
See more of this analysis about the impact the climate rollbacks will have over time. nyti.ms/33EJCvO
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