Energy & Environment — US formally exits Paris Agreement

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Paris Agreement withdrawal takes effect The U.S. is officially out of the Paris Agreement, a global climate pact that seeks to limit the Earth's rising temperatures. © Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President Trump moved to pull the U.S. from the global agreement on his first day in office. However, the withdrawal takes a year to go into effect and the United Nations said last year that the move would take effect on Jan. 27, 2026.   Trump's move is largely symbolic, representing the U.S.'s broader move away from climate policy.   His administration has embraced planet-warming fossil fuels and eschewed renewable energy sources. It is also expected to soon repeal both a 2009 determination that said climate change posed a threat to the public and clean car regulations that go along with it.   Trump also withdrew from the Paris Agreement during his first time in office. Former President Biden rejoined the pact.   The Paris Agreement sets out the goal of limiting the increase in the world's average surface temperature to well below two degrees celsius (3.6 degrees fahrenheit) with the further goal of keeping warming beneath 1.5 degrees celsius (2.7 degrees fahrenheit).   Read more at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, I'm Rachel Frazin — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: In Iowa, Trump backs year-round sales of high-ethanol gas amid GOP divisions President Trump is throwing his support behind year-round sales of high-ethanol gasoline amid significant congressional debate over the issue.  Full Story Fourth wind farm blocked by Trump is allowed to resume construction A fourth offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration was temporarily allowed to resume construction on Tuesday, marking yet another legal setback for the White House on the issue.  Full Story Trump administration weighs mining off Alaska's coast The Trump administration is considering mining off Alaska's coast, which has never been done before.  Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: National park signs related to Native Americans, climate change to be removed (The Washington Post) Transmission line stopped sending hydropower during Arctic storm (E&E News) On Tap  Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: Tomorrow, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing on federal environmental reviews and permitting Tomorrow, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on last year's Palisades Fire What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Beshear: 'Retrain every single' federal immigration officer Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) pushed for the retraining of every federal immigration officer in the wake of two shooting deaths this month at the hands of federal immigration authorities in Minneapolis. Read more Noem faces mounting criticism from Republicans, Democrats after Minneapolis killing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is coming under intense pressure over her handling of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, raising questions about her future atop the department. Read more   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2026 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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