EU Expands Climate Data Network Amid US Regulatory Rollback

The European Union is actively reducing its reliance on U.S. scientific climate data following President Trump's rollback of U.S. climate regulations, leading the EU to enhance its own climate monitoring systems. Concurrently, the EU has pledged up to $750 billion over three years to purchase American energy products, mainly LNG, oil, and nuclear technology, as part of a trade deal aimed at easing transatlantic tensions; however, experts widely view this target as unrealistic due to supply limitations, infrastructure constraints, and the commercial impracticality of prioritizing costly U.S. energy over cheaper alternatives like Norway. Although U.S. LNG exports to Europe have grown, covering a significant share of EU imports, the EU still relies on Russian LNG, and the pledge's feasibility is questioned given private companies' control over imports and inadequate LNG infrastructure. Europe's energy landscape is also shaped by the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has accelerated the shift towards renewable energy and increased dependence on U.S. LNG as a transitional fuel. Events and initiatives promoting cross-border energy projects within Europe reflect ongoing efforts to support the energy transition and strengthen regional collaboration. Overall, these developments illustrate Europe's strategic recalibration in energy procurement and climate science amid geopolitical and trade complexities with the U.S.