Reinstate and strengthen climate regulations to reduce emissions and promote renewable energy.
Climate Change
Climate Change Risk
Assessment for this date
The dismantling of climate policies by the Trump administration poses a significant threat to global climate stability and increases the risk of irreversible environmental damage.
February 15, 2026
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The recent actions by the Trump administration, including the revocation of key climate regulations and the undermining of scientific findings that support climate policy, significantly exacerbate the global climate crisis. These policy reversals not only hinder the U.S.'s ability to combat climate change but also set a negative precedent internationally, potentially encouraging other nations to relax their climate commitments. This comes at a time when scientists warn of entering an unprecedented stage of climate change, risking irreversible 'hothouse' conditions. The combination of policy failures and increasing emissions from sectors like agriculture further accelerates the risk of extreme weather events, ecosystem collapse, and long-term planetary instability.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase advocacy and public awareness campaigns to pressure policymakers to prioritize climate action.
Facilitate global cooperation to ensure countries adhere to and enhance their climate commitments.
Conduct and disseminate research on the impacts of policy changes on climate systems to inform public and policy debates.
Invest in sustainable practices and technologies to reduce carbon footprints and support climate resilience.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Sao Paulo Battles Floods and Drought At the Same Time Publisher: Bloomberg
- Trump’s EPA can’t simply erase climate change — and we’ll all pay the price Publisher: San Francisco Chronicle
- Scientists warn Earth is entering stage of 'unprecedented climate change' as we risk becoming irreversible 'hothouse' Publisher: UNILAD Tech
- "Dead, gone, over": Trump scraps research behind US climate regulations Publisher: Oceanographic Magazine
- Daywatch: Trump administration dismantles US ability to fight climate change Publisher: Chicago Tribune