“Drill Baby, Drill”: Donald Trump declares U.S. energy emergency

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🗞️ Driving the news: On his first day in office, President Donald Trump declared a U.S. “energy emergency,” emphasizing a return to oil and gas dominance under the slogan “drill baby, drill” 
• His administration plans to roll back emissions regulations, halt green subsidies, and withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement

🔭 The context: Trump’s energy policies prioritize expanding hydrocarbon exploration, boosting production on federal land, and revisiting major pipeline projects like Keystone XL
• The U.S., currently the world’s largest oil producer at over 13 million barrels per day, is set to further increase output under this agenda

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and pausing clean energy projects undermine global efforts to combat climate change
• Expanded fossil fuel production risks increasing carbon emissions and delaying the transition to renewable energy

⏭️ What's next: With Republican control of Congress and a conservative Supreme Court, Trump’s policies face minimal legislative resistance
• His administration may also escalate disputes over international energy infrastructure, such as the Panama Canal

💬 One quote: “We sit on the most oil and natural gas of any nation on Earth, and we’re going to use it,” Trump declared in his inauguration speech

📈 One stat: The U.S. produces over 13 million barrels of crude oil per day, maintaining its position as the world’s leading producer

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