On his first day in office, President Trump declared an 'energy emergency' to boost fossil fuel production in the U.S. despite no current shortages. His administration aims to fast-track fossil fuel infrastructure permits, claiming it will lower energy prices for consumers. Critics argue this prioritizes industry profits over environmental concerns and may not effectively reduce costs due to market dynamics. Trump's ambitious goal to cut energy prices by 50% is deemed improbable by analysts, as it could lead to unsustainable practices in the fossil fuel sector. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)