Trump Admin Fast-Tracks Oil & Gas Drilling in National Forests, Removes Signage on Climate Change & Native American History
Key Takeaway
The administration's aggressive promotion of fossil fuel extraction and deregulation signals a significant shift in energy policy, potentially lowering natural gas prices and streamlining approvals for gas-fired generation, impacting developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •The Trump administration is actively fast-tracking oil and gas drilling in national forests, signaling a significant policy shift towards deregulation and increased fossil fuel extraction.
- •This push for increased domestic oil and gas supply could lead to lower natural gas prices, potentially impacting the economic competitiveness of gas-fired power generation for developers and electricity costs for large consumers.
- •The broader administrative stance of downplaying climate change suggests a reduced emphasis on environmental regulations for energy projects, potentially streamlining permitting for fossil fuel developments.
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Donald Trump continues his assault on climate change awareness and climate action while pushing more fossil fuel extraction and use. Well, in this case, it’s not a post on antisocial media that looks 50 years out of date or a mind-bogglingly stupid statement in front of world leaders. However, his ... [continued] The post Trump Admin Fast-Tracks Oil & Gas Drilling in National Forests, Removes Signage on Climate Change & Native American History appeared first on CleanTechnica .