With the world at a climate summit, White House pushes major environmental rollbacks

NBC NewsSaturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:45:40 AM
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With the world at a climate summit, White House pushes major environmental rollbacks
  • As the UN Climate Change Conference convenes in Brazil, the Trump administration has announced proposals to expand offshore drilling and reduce protections for wetlands and endangered species, raising significant environmental concerns.
  • This move is critical as it reflects the administration's ongoing efforts to prioritize economic interests over environmental protections, potentially undermining decades of conservation efforts and international climate commitments.
  • The proposals come amid a backdrop of heightened scrutiny regarding the U.S. stance on climate change, with critics highlighting the contradiction of rolling back environmental regulations while participating in global climate discussions.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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