States, cities gear up to take lead on climate as Trump returns

States and municipalities are preparing to take the lead on climate action in a second Trump term as they brace for an administration likely to be less climate-focused and sometimes antagonistic to their efforts.

President-elect Trump has falsely referred to climate change as a “hoax” and vowed to promote policies boosting fossil fuels — the main driver of planet-warming emissions — and he has nominated similarly industry-friendly figures including former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum...