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Why Trump's fossil fuel blitz heralds a dark era in carbon reduction

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists about TikTok as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.[AFP]

Donald Trump has wasted no time in declaring a national "energy emergency," paving the way for new fossil fuel drilling projects.

He also outlined his plan to overturn key climate policies enacted under the previous administration.

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