CTC Statement on Announced Executive Actions Affecting Climate and the Environment

By The National Climate Fellows at Change the Chamber, January 20, 2025

Change the Chamber is deeply disappointed in the announcement of executive actions taken today by the Trump administration that weaken our nation’s progress on climate, sustainability, and environmental protection.

“Change the Chamber is deeply disappointed in the announcement of executive actions taken today by the Trump administration that weaken our nation’s progress on climate, sustainability, and environmental protection. These decisions—including withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, expanding destructive drilling on federal lands, abandoning our commitments to environmental justice, and exacerbating the devastating impacts of the climate crisis—mark a dangerous step backward. At a time when bold, science-based leadership is essential to addressing this global emergency, these actions undermine progress and endanger our future.

These regressive measures jeopardize hard-won achievements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, safeguarding vital ecosystems, protecting the health and livelihoods of vulnerable populations, and advancing the transition to an inclusive clean energy economy. Inaction on the climate crisis and enabling reckless polluters to continue without consequences will intensify risks for many parts of our economy and society. Climate change already threatens underserved and marginalized communities, hastens the deterioration of critical natural resources, and stalls momentum across the nation’s economy by hindering innovation and job creation.

As a nonpartisan coalition of young adults who advocate for science-based, equitable climate policies, we urge all stakeholders—public officials, business and organizational leaders, and citizens alike—to critically evaluate these changes and their impact on our shared future. At a time when the climate crisis demands urgent action, it is crucial to prioritize policies that protect communities, create sustainable jobs, and safeguard natural resources for our generation and the generations to come.

Change the Chamber remains committed to empowering young leaders, fostering dialogue across industries and the government, and championing environmental stewardship and climate justice policies. We will continue to monitor and respond to federal and corporate actions that threaten our progress, provide critical resources and information, and collaborate with our partners to support a future rooted in sustainability and equity.”

The National Climate Fellows at Change the Chamber

Change The Chamber is a nonpartisan coalition of over 100 student groups, including undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates.