The Daily Trump Plans to Abandon Clean Energy. Can He Do It?
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Jan 23, 2025 
Coral Davenport, a reporter for The New York Times specializing in energy and environmental policy, dives into President Trump's plans to abandon clean energy initiatives. She examines his directive to boost oil production while limiting renewable sources like wind and solar. Davenport discusses the implications of these policies on the U.S. economy and the energy market. She highlights the challenges Trump faces due to the need for Congressional approval for many changes and the growing consumer demand for electric vehicles.
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Trump's Energy Vision
- Trump signed executive orders promoting fossil fuels and reversing clean energy efforts.
- He aims to center the American economy on oil, gas, coal, drilling, and mining.
A Message to Biden
- Trump's aggressive energy policy U-turn directly counters Biden's climate change focus.
- This is a personal message to Biden, signifying Trump's intent to dismantle his predecessor's work.
False Energy Emergency
- Trump declared an "energy emergency," citing high energy prices and shortages due to regulation.
- However, the US is the world's largest oil and gas producer, with moderate prices and abundant supplies.