One word sums up climate politics in 2025: Greenlash

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By Kate YoderDec 19, 2025, 9:30 am79 ptsTrending
The years leading up to 2025 were marked by a rare optimism that the United States would finally do something about climate change. Former president Joe Biden called the crisis an “enormous opportunity,” and during his term, Congress passed the biggest climate law in the country’s history. It felt like…

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