Industry had been lobbying Trump since early 2025 to end the federal disaster management system that protects the nation from chemical catastrophes.
From the birth of modern environmentalism in the 1970s to the protectionist trade wars of 2026, the EU-US climate relationship has evolved from a shared mission into a volatile cycle of leadership, retreat, and deep-seated friction.
For years, critics of renewable energy focused on its high cost and unreliability. But technological advancements have changed the industry.
