Freezing Carbon Reduction Progress: How a New Executive Order Hurts U.S. Carbon Reduction Goals – AZ Public Health Association

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Freezing Carbon Reduction Progress: How a New Executive Order Hurts U.S. Carbon Reduction Goals – AZ Public Health Association

This week, the new U.S. president signed an executive order titled “Unleashing American Energy,” which freezes already approved investments in electrification infrastructure. While the order claims to prioritize energy independence and economic growth, Section 7, which pauses federal investments in electrification projects, could severely undermine U.S. efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Unleashing American Energy – The White House Electrificat…