"The Impact of President Trump's Climate Change Policies on Everyday Americans: Trade-offs and Consequences"

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"The Impact of President Trump's Climate Change Policies on Everyday Americans: Trade-offs and Consequences"

[!CDATA[President Trump has implemented significant changes to federal agencies focusing on climate change since taking office. Executive orders issued on April 8 lifted regulations on fossil fuels, allowing new coal projects on federal land and ending policies supporting renewable energy. The budgets and directives of key government agencies have been slashed and shifted, impacting research funding, pollution regulation, and disaster response. The administration claims these changes will benefit everyday Americans by creating jobs, reducing living costs, and boosting the economy. However, what are the potential trade-offs for everyday Americans in this process? For more insights on how research is affected by the new administration, reach out to us at [email protected]. Your ideas could be featured in a future episode! Tune in to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Support NPR's work and enjoy ad-free episodes of Short Wave by subscribing to Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave. This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn, edited by Rebecca Ramirez, fact-checked by Tyler Jones, and engineered by Robert Rodriguez.]]