The article discussed the existing climate legislation in the United States that would potentially be at risk following Donald Trump's re-election to the presidency.
- As of the 2024 election, the Republican Party has control of the executive, legislative, and judicial branch, leaving climate experts concerned about the future.
- The United States is expected to widely miss decarbonization targets set by the Paris Agreement under a second Trump term.
- Potential at-risk legislation includes the SEC's ESG-related regulations and ESG rules within the Department of Labor.
Professor Anderson said: “I think there will be political pressure under a Trump administration for the SEC to back away from the final [climate] rule."
Read the article here.