Trump Targets State Climate Laws to Boost Coal

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aiming to override state and local climate change laws, specifically targeting initiatives like California's cap-and-trade program, which limits greenhouse gas emissions. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to identify state laws that may conflict with federal objectives of promoting fossil fuel use, especially coal, arguing these laws hinder economic and national security. Critics argue that this move contradicts Trump's previous support for states' rights and lacks legal standing, as states have the right to implement their own climate policies. Energy experts deem the push for coal resurgence economically unviable due to competition from cheaper and cleaner energy sources. Despite these federal directives, some states vow to continue pursuing renewable energy targets and climate-friendly policies. Trump's actions have sparked a debate over federal versus state control in climate policy and raised concerns about the administration's broader energy agenda.