Trump policies to double power sector carbon emissions by 2035 – Report

A report by the non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council has found that US President Donald Trump's fossil fuel agenda could have significant environmental impacts. According to the report, Trump's policies may double US power sector carbon emissions by 2035.

The policies have supported fossil fuels by extending coal plant operations, backing new coal projects, and delaying wind development permits. The report also states that these actions will result in the loss of $700 billion in clean energy investments over the next decade.

Trump's agenda will also lead to the loss of between 390 and 540 gigawatts of new wind and solar power. Utility bills rose 16% as of May 2026, according to Energy Information Administration data, despite Trump's campaign promise to cut them in half within 18 months in office.

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