US climate rating downgraded after ‘most significant rollback of policies’ ever analysed

Published 18:12 on September 22, 2025 / Last updated at 18:12 on September 22, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The non-profit initiative Climate Action Tracker (CAT) has downgraded the US’s climate action rating after reviewing the Trump administration’s rollback of critical climate and clean energy policies.
The non-profit initiative Climate Action Tracker (CAT) has downgraded the US’s climate action rating after reviewing the Trump administration’s rollback of critical climate and clean energy policies.


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