Reinstate and strengthen climate regulations to ensure emissions are effectively reduced.
Climate Change
Climate Change Risk
Assessment for this date
The revocation of key climate change regulations by the Trump administration significantly undermines efforts to mitigate climate risks, increasing the threat level.
February 13, 2026
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The recent actions by the Trump administration to revoke the EPA's scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health represent a major setback in the fight against climate change. This move not only weakens the regulatory framework needed to curb emissions but also signals a broader dismissal of scientific consensus on climate risks. Such policy reversals exacerbate long-term planetary risks by potentially increasing greenhouse gas emissions, accelerating feedback loops, and undermining international climate commitments. The lack of regulatory oversight could lead to more severe weather events, ecosystem disruptions, and public health challenges, further complicating global efforts to address climate change.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase advocacy and public awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of scientific findings in shaping climate policy.
Encourage global cooperation and pressure on nations to adhere to climate commitments despite domestic policy changes.
Continue research and dissemination of findings on climate impacts to inform policy and public understanding.
Commit to voluntary emissions reductions and sustainable practices to mitigate the impact of weakened regulations.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Rejecting science, Trump reverses conclusion that climate change is harming Americans Publisher: Los Angeles Times
- Trump Wipes Out EPA’s Power to Fight Climate Change Publisher: The New Republic
- Trump just killed the EPA’s ability to fight climate change. It may backfire. Publisher: grist.org
- EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned climate change fight Publisher: The Frederick News-Post
- Trump repeals landmark finding that climate change endangers the public Publisher: The Hill