U.S. States Retreat From Climate Goals as Costs Surge and Federal Support Fades

As the United States government continues to crack down on renewable energy development, several states are being forced to backtrack on their climate goals as they view them as increasingly unachievable. This marks a significant shift away from Biden-era green transition policy aims across the U.S., when several state governments were optimistic about achieving ambitious mid- and long-term climate goals. Between 2021 and 2025, the Biden administration introduced several policies aimed at spurri...