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Trump's February 12, 2026, executive order, supported by the EPA, seeks to eliminate the federal greenhouse gas emission regulations from 2009. It releases the automotive industry from harmful emission standards and promotes coal energy, which poses risks to public health and exacerbates climate change.

This policy threatens Native American lands rich in coal, uranium, and natural gas. Some tribes are mobilizing to defend their rights and resist exploitation by energy companies linked to Trump. Recent activism includes protests against pipelines and mining projects on sacred lands, highlighting the ongoing struggle for environmental justice and indigenous rights.