Climate Policy

U.S. climate policy involves federal laws, regulations, and international commitments to address greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Multiple agencies, Congress, and partnerships balance environmental goals with energy and economic needs.

Federal Climate Goals and Regulations

Agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and Council on Environmental Quality set targets through efficiency regulations on appliances, vehicles, power plant emissions standards, and clean energy incentives. Congressional tax credits and subsidies drive renewable energy and electric vehicle adoption.

Transportation and Energy Transitions

Policies promote electric vehicle adoption and public transit investment to cut transportation emissions via incentives, fuel standards, and infrastructure.

International Climate Agreements

The U.S. joins global agreements for emissions reductions, with climate agreements establishing targets. Participation can shift through withdrawal processes affecting international funding, as in the Paris Agreement.

Climate Policy Across Government

Climate integrates into agencies like defense, treated as a national security threat. The Council on Environmental Quality coordinates, while the Pentagon develops strategies for readiness.