Tell Trump: Follow China’s Lead and Invest in Clean Energy

China has achieved a stunning milestone: its greenhouse gas emissions have actually fallen even as energy demand went up. With record-breaking installations of solar and wind power, and a reduction in coal dependence, China has taken enormous steps to confront its place as the world’s largest single greenhouse gas emitter.

While China powers ahead with solar farms, wind turbines, and green infrastructure, the United States risks falling behind. Our economy, our health, and our national security all suffer the consequences of unchecked climate change and outdated fossil fuel infrastructure. We can do better, but Congress and the administration must act.

Sign the petition to tell the Trump Administration that the U.S. must continue investing in a clean energy future. 

Clean energy is not only a climate solution but also an economic opportunity. It brings good-paying jobs, energy independence, and long-term savings. America's innovation engine is second to none, and if we harness that strength in service of clean energy—solar, wind, battery storage, and smart grid technologies—we can outcompete any nation and secure a resilient future for everyone’s children.

While this decline in greenhouse gas emissions is not a massive shift–it is a one percent decline–it is proof that a coal-heavy economy can pivot to renewables and see immediate benefits. The United States should not lag behind; we should lead. 

Sign the petition to tell the Trump Administration to:

* Launch a national clean energy initiative modeled after China’s rapid renewable expansion.
* Phase out subsidies and permits for new coal and oil development.
* Invest in solar, wind, and grid modernization, especially in communities hit hardest by pollution and energy poverty.
* Reaffirm America's commitment to global climate goals and carbon reduction.

Now is the time to act. China is showing with its actions that it sees the necessity to change—not just for the environment, but for their economy and global competitiveness. The Trump Administration cannot let the U.S. fail to meet this challenge. Please sign the petition to tell the Trump Administration to match and exceed China’s efforts in transitioning to clean energy.
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Source:

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/05/china-carbon-emissions-clean-energy-milestone-climate-change/