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One significant global player, the United States, has seen a 20% drop in emissions since 2000. However, recent elections raised concerns surrounding climate policies, particularly with the re-election of Donald Trump, who has made climate change a lower priority. Speculations about a return to government backtracking on clean energy initiatives have emerged, but similar ambitious commitments from countries like China and those in the Middle East provide a counterbalance to pessimism surrounding U.S. actions.
The Middle East is rapidly expanding its renewable market, investing in large-scale solar projects, recognizing that transitioning to renewable energy makes economic sense.