E&E News reporters analyze Trump’s climate rollbacks

By Manuel Quiñones | 09/26/2025 01:31 PM EDT

President Donald Trump told world leaders this week to give up on climate action and renewable energy.

President Donald Trump leaves after addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump leaves after addressing the United Nations General Assembly this week. Yuki Iwamura/AP

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The Trump administration is moving at a fast clip to roll back rules meant to address climate change. They’re also racing to eliminate the underpinnings of U.S. climate action under the Clean Air Act.

Reporter Jean Chemnick explained the status of EPA’s initiatives and how they all fit together. She also detailed the legal fights ahead.

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“One advantage of moving very quickly is that this administration will be in place to defend [its plans] all the way through to the Supreme Court, which is probably a major driver for why they’re moving as quickly as they are,” Jean said.

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