Cheat sheet: Trump’s executive orders on energy and the environment, all in one place

By Amelia Davidson | 01/23/2025 01:36 PM EST

Trump’s flurry of first-day executive orders included the declaration of an “energy emergency” and the rollback of scores of previous presidents’ environmental initiatives.

Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday. Evan Vucci/AP Photo

President Donald Trump released a flurry of executive orders in his first days in office, including a declaration of an energy emergency, and the halting of international climate treaties and environmental justice initiatives. He also rolled back 78 policies from President Joe Biden’s administration, including dozens on energy, environment and the federal workforce.

Many of Trump’s orders are broad and based in campaign rhetoric, and plenty will face challenges in court. Some will also require congressional approval or union renegotiation before implementations.

Here are the energy, environment and workforce orders Trump issued, and the Biden-era orders he rescinded:

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Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements: Trump ordered that the United States withdraw from the Paris climate treaty — although the immediacy with which he can do that remains unclear.

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