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Briefing: 4 ways Trump is sabotaging climate action around the world
Strategic angle: In just the last year, the Trump administration has derailed an international carbon tax, boosted forecasts for oil and gas, and sought to silence an island nation’s climate campaign.
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Updated 26 days ago
The Trump administration has reportedly undermined international climate efforts by derailing a proposed carbon tax, which could have provided a framework for global emissions reduction.
In addition, the administration has boosted forecasts for oil and gas production, potentially increasing reliance on fossil fuels and complicating global climate goals.
Furthermore, there are concerns that the administration has attempted to silence climate advocacy from vulnerable island nations, which are disproportionately affected by climate change.