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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Environment
Dharna Noor

How US states are leading the climate fight – despite Trump’s rollbacks

side by side images of sun panels and California governor Gavin Newsom speaking
Just two days after Donald Trump’s re-election, California lawmakers held a special session to prepare to defend its progressive policies from his administration. Photograph: Getty Images

As the Trump administration rolls back decades-old environmental protections and pulls Biden-era incentives for renewable energy, state-level advocates and officials are preparing to fill the void in climate action.

Some state leaders are preparing to legally challenge the president’s environmental rollbacks, while others are testifying against them in Congress. Meanwhile, advocates are pushing for states to meet their ambitious climate goals using methods and technologies that don’t require federal support.

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