President Donald Trump is countering Joe Biden’s climate agenda with executive orders aimed at increasing fossil fuel production. His actions, including declaring an “energy emergency,” are designed to protect domestic energy development from legal challenges and mark a major shift in U.S. energy policy.

Biden’s climate actions included rejoining the Paris Agreement and implementing emissions-reduction regulations. Trump’s orders, however, focus on boosting energy production, including offshore drilling and mining critical minerals for national security.

Trump also reversed Biden’s climate policies and withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. His energy plan emphasizes energy independence and infrastructure development on public lands.

Trump’s approach, according to Jeff Reynolds, reflects frustration with Biden’s climate policies and a more aggressive stance on energy production.