Donald Trump’s return to power isn’t just about revenge—it’s about erasing climate action at a speed we’ve never seen before. In just three weeks, his administration has launched an all-out war on science, environmental protections, and even basic facts.
But this isn’t chaos. It’s a well-orchestrated plan. Nearly everything we’re witnessing aligns with the 2025 Playbook, the far-right blueprint designed to dismantle climate regulations, silence scientists, and put polluters back in control.
The question now isn’t whether climate action is under attack—it’s how far Trump will go, and how fast.
Trump’s First Three Weeks: A Climate Crisis in the Making
⚠️ Erasing Climate Science, The USDA was ordered to remove “climate change” from its reports and website.
https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/f9889776-3528-4e7a-90e4-bd20662cd14e
⚠️ Trump’s NOAA Nominee Helped Corrupt Science. Now He’s Back. Moves also to dismantle NOAA and privatize the National Weather Service, meaning climate and extreme weather data could be sold rather than made publicly available.
https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/51ed4107-4e2c-42da-88b4-5215fb8c6cbd
⚠️ Attacking the Free Press. The Associated Press was barred from the Oval Office for refusing to use Trump’s new name for the Gulf of Mexico.
https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/1713195a-9d2b-4bea-a0a8-15fdf48d951a
Restricting press access to ensure only pro-Trump media dominates coverage.
⚠️ Deregulating Big Polluters
Rolling back emissions rules and opening more public land for drilling.
Gutting environmental review processes, making it easier for corporations to pollute.
Reinstating fossil fuel subsidies, reversing years of progress in clean energy investment.
https://eelp.law.harvard.edu/tracker-type/regulatory-tracker/
⚠️ Big Oil’s Role: Harold Hamm’s Influence
Before the election, Donald Trump promised Big Oil everything it wanted in exchange for $1 billion in campaign support at a private dinner organized by Harold Hamm, founder of Continental Resources.
Since then, Big Oil has poured at least $96 million into Trump’s campaign, plus $80 million in ads and dark money. Hamm has been directly involved in major fossil fuel appointments:
Doug Burgum, a close friend of Hamm, was nominated to lead the Department of Interior, which controls fossil fuel development on public lands. Fracking executive and climate denier Chris Wright, hand-picked by Hamm, was appointed to lead the Department of Energy.
While media attention has focused on Elon Musk, Hamm has quietly shaped Trump’s fossil fuel agenda—working to dismantle climate policy and crush renewables.
https://heated.world/p/you-already-know-elon-musk-you-need?utm_source=substack&publication_id=2473&post_id=156562024&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=6xfnv&triedRedirect=true
How Much of This is From the 2025 Playbook?
The 2025 Project—developed by the Heritage Foundation and other far-right think tanks—is a radical plan to permanently dismantle climate protections and replace government institutions with corporate-controlled operations.
- Defund and dismantle environmental agencies → ✅ Already underway
- Erase climate language from official documents → ✅ Already underway
- Privatize public weather data → ✅ Already underway
- Suppress independent journalism that reports on climate → ✅ Already underway
- Eliminate emissions regulations → ✅ Already underway
What we’re witnessing isn’t random Trump chaos—it’s a calculated move to make climate action impossible.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c977njnvq2do
What’s Next? Predicting the Next Moves
- More censorship of climate data – Expect NASA’s Earth Science division to be defunded or restricted.
- Legal attacks on climate activists – New laws could criminalize protests against fossil fuel projects.
- Massive deregulation for polluters – Emissions rules will be weakened even further, putting the U.S. out of step with global climate efforts.
- Expanding fossil fuel exports – More oil, gas, and coal pushed into global markets, undercutting clean energy progress worldwide.
- Weaponizing the judiciary to block climate action – Trump’s Supreme Court picks may move to strike down state-level climate laws.
The site 25and.me has compiled an excellent resource on how Project 2025 will impact climate policy, including links to key pages outlining the proposed changes. You can find that resource here:
https://www.25and.me/?topics=14
Project 2025 Tracker is another great resource to follow developments in real time:
https://www.project2025.observer/
The Endgame: A Permanent Fossil Fuel Takeover
The ultimate goal of Trump’s climate blitzkrieg is clear:
- Lock in fossil fuel dominance for decades – If Trump’s policies hold, even a future pro-climate administration will struggle to undo the damage.
- Silence climate science and media – If people don’t hear about the crisis, they won’t demand action.
- Roll back global climate progress – By abandoning U.S. commitments, Trump can derail global climate agreements and embolden other polluting nations.
- Make climate activism a crime – Protest rights are already under attack—expect further crackdowns.
How Do We Fight Back?
- 🚨 Expose the 2025 Playbook – The more people understand this strategy, the harder it will be to implement.
- 🚨 Support Climate Journalism – Independent news outlets need backing to keep reporting the truth.
- 🚨 Pressure International Leaders – The EU and other major economies must hold the U.S. accountable for abandoning climate commitments.
- 🚨 Mobilize Like Never Before – Trump wants people to feel powerless. The more visible and vocal the resistance, the harder it will be to erase climate action.
Final Thought: The Silver Lining in Trump’s Climate War
While Trump’s climate blitzkrieg and the 2025 Playbook pose a serious threat, there is an unexpected side effect—it’s waking people up.
During a recent conversation on UK Health Radio, We Don't Have Time’s founder, Ingmar Rentzhog, discussed how engagement in climate action is increasing—ironically, in part because of Trump. His radical policies and aggressive tactics are making it impossible to ignore the urgency of the crisis, pushing more people to take a stand.
Canceling something doesn’t make it disappear—it often has the opposite effect. This dynamic is now playing out in real-time, as Trump’s assault on science, journalism, and climate action is triggering greater awareness, mobilization, and resistance. People who were once passive are now engaged.
💬 What do you think—are we seeing a turning point in climate engagement? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
