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William II

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for the German emperor see [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]], for the Dutch king see [[William II (Netherlands)]]

'''William II (Rufus)''' (c. 1060-1100), King of [[England]], 1087-1100. Second son of [[William I]], The Conqueror, was granted the Crown of England at the deathbed of his father, while [[Robert Curthose]], the oldest son, became Duke of [[Normandy]]; decisions that caused resentment from Robert and much unrest amongst the barons who preferred a single ruler of both lands.

William Rufus had a busy reign that left no discernible lasting legacy. Within a year of his accession he had to put down a rebellion on behalf of Robert led by his uncle Odo, Bishop of [[Bayeux Tapestry|Bayeux]]. Two years later saw him invading [[Normandy]], with the aim of destabilizing his brother, whilst at the same time resecuring parts of the duchy in danger of being lost to barons. In 1091 he forced King [[Malcolm III]] of [[Scotland]] to swear homage, and captured the town of [[Carlisle]]. In 1094 he was back in Normandy, and managed to persuade Philip I of France to cease aiding Robert.

In 1096 Robert left to join the First [[Crusade]], pledging Normandy to William for finance for the Crusade, effectively giving William complete control of the duchy. He also made an unsuccessful foray into Wales.

He fell out with [[St. Anselm]], the widely respected theologian and Archbishop of [[Canterbury]], over the matter of ecclesiastical investitures and banished him. Anselm only returned after William’s death.

During his reign he was widely resented by the clergy for his rapacity and brutality. Whilst he was probably no worse than his father, he had not his predecessor’s tact. He had a short temper and a rough manner. He never married and there are no records of children; almost unheard of for royalty in that age. There were rumours of homosexuality. He was a good commander, and successful in most of his campaigns; but had few inclinations of mercy. He was a ruthless pillager of all he could get his hands on. He disliked the English and had no respect for their culture or possessions.

William Rufus’ death is more notable than his life. He was killed by an arrow whilst hunting in the [[New Forest]]. It is not known if the shot was accidental, but certainly there is no evidence it was deliberate. His younger brother, Henry, who was nearby, took off to secure the treasury at [[Winchester]] and then to [[London]] to have himself crowned, as soon as he was told of the death. The offending archer, one Walter Tyrrel, took off to France; but appeared back in England some time later. Whether his return was allowed by Henry’s gratitude for a job well done, or his thankful acknowledgement of serendipity, cannot be known.

==See also==
* [[Norman Conquest]]
==Further reading==
* Bartlett, Robert. ''England Under the Norman and Angevin Kings, 1075-1225'' (2002) [http://www.amazon.com/England-Norman-Angevin-1075-1225-History/dp/0199251010/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210320497&sr=1-5 excerpt and text search]
* Chibnall, M. ''Anglo-Norman England, 1066—1166'' (1986)

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Donald Trump achievements

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Donald Trump achievements: Energy and environmental policy

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[[File:Donald Trump official photo.jpg|200px|thumb|Official presidential photo of President Donald Trump]]
:''Main article: [[Donald Trump achievements]]''
This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to energy and environmental policy.

By early June 2017, the Trump Administration had taken numerous steps to undo the Obama Administration's environmental policies and regulations.<ref>Lefebvre, Ben; et al. (May 31, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/31/trump-obama-climate-agenda-list-238994 All the ways Trump is shredding Obama's climate agenda]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref> The shift in the Trump Administration regarding energy and the environment could be illustrated with the changes made to the website of the [[Environmental Protection Agency]] a few months after President Trump took office<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (April 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/29/epa-removes-climate-science-website-announces-changes-reflect-trump-administration/ EPA Removes Climate Science Website, Announces ‘Changes’ to Reflect Trump Administration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 1, 2017.</ref> and the organization's dismissal of [[Global warming|global warmist]] scientific advisers from the EPA and Interior Department with the intention to replace them with individuals who better understand the effects of regulations.<ref>Multiple references:
* Carter, Brandon (May 7, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/332321-epa-dismisses-five-scientists-from-major-review-board-report EPA dismisses five scientists from major review board: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
* [http://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-hollows-out-epa-science-integrity-board/3843323.html Trump Administration Hollows Out EPA Science Integrity Board]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
*Delingpole, James (May 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/08/delingpole-and-so-it-begins-trumps-great-climate-purge/ Delingpole: And So It Begins, Trump’s Great Climate Purge…]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref> Despite President Trump's achievements, he was strongly opposed by the [[deep state]].<ref>Siciliano, John (June 25, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-agenda-faces-climate-deep-state/article/2626904 Trump's agenda faces climate deep state]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 25, 2017.</ref><ref>Virgil (March 10, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/10/virgil-environmental-protection-agency-next-stop-guided-tour-deep-states-covert-resistance-trump/ VIRGIL: The Environmental Protection Agency — Next Stop on a Guided Tour of the Deep State’s Covert Resistance to Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2017.</ref>

==Legislation signed==
* February 14, 2017—Trump signed H.J.Res.41 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers".<ref name="H.J.Res.41">Multiple references:
*[https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-joint-resolution/41/text H.J.Res.41 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers".] ''Congress.gov''. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/02/14/president-trump-cutting-red-tape-american-businesses President Trump: Cutting Red Tape for American Businesses]. ''whitehouse.com''. February 14, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
*Soergel, Andrew (February 14, 2017). [http://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2017-02-14/donald-trump-scraps-energy-regulations-gop-embraces-congressional-review-act Donald Trump Scraps Obama-Era Energy Regulations]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved February 15, 2017.</ref>

==Executive actions==
*January 24, 2017—Trump signed two orders reviving consideration for the [[Keystone XL]] and [[Dakota Access Pipeline|Dakota Access]] pipeline projects, which Obama halted due to supposed environmental concerns.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/24/trump-to-sign-orders-reviving-pipeline-projects-sources-say.html Trump signs orders reviving pipeline projects]. ''Fox News''. January 24, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2017.</ref> On March 24, 2017, the Trump Administration approved the Keystone XL Pipeline.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/24/trump-administration-approves-keystone-xl-pipeline.html Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 24, 2017. Retrieved March 24, 2017.</ref> The Dakota Access Pipeline went into service by June 1, 2017.<ref>Cama, Timothy (June 1, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/335898-dakota-access-pipeline-now-in-service Dakota Access pipeline now in service]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref>
*January 24, 2017—In addition to the above, Trump signed three other orders, one requiring the [[United States Secretary of Commerce]] make a plan within six months mandating all new or improved pipelines be made with American steel, another order requiring every federal agency to streamline manufacturing regulations, and the third allowing fast-track approval for important infrastructure projects.<ref>Korte, Gregory (January 24, 2017). [http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/01/24/trump-signs-five-more-orders-pipelines-steel-and-environment/96988428/ Trump signs five more orders on pipelines, steel and environment]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved January 24, 2017.</ref>
*March 18, 2017—The Trump Administration forced the [[Group of Twenty|G-20]] to remove any mention of [[climate change]] from its joint statement.<ref>Multiple references:
*McGoogan, Cara; Sherlock, Ruth (March 18, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/03/18/g20-leaders-roll-back-commitment-free-trade-climate-change-following/ G20 leaders roll back commitment to free trade and climate change following US pressure]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
*Sharman, Jon (March 18, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/g20-finance-ministers-statement-climate-change-fair-trade-trump-a7636956.html US 'forces G20 to drop any mention of climate change' in joint statement]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref>
*March 28, 2017—President Trump signed a major executive order repealing several Obama-era environmental regulations unfavorable to coal. In addition to this, the order started an immediate review of Obama's Clean Power Plan, help create American energy jobs, bring American [[Energy Independence|energy independence]] by stimulating domestic energy production, and giving authority back to the states.<ref name="SpieringMarch2017">Spiering, Charlie (March 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/28/the-war-on-coal-is-over-donald-trump-signs-energy-executive-order/ ‘The War on Coal Is Over’: Donald Trump Signs Energy Executive Order]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref><ref name="RollingBackEnergy">[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/28/trump-signs-executive-order-rolling-back-obama-era-energy-regs.html Trump signs executive order rolling back Obama-era energy regs]. ''Fox News''. March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref>
*April 28, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order repealing a ban on offshore drilling signed by President Obama and directing the Interior Secretary to review U.S. drilling policy and regulations.<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (April 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/28/donald-trump-signs-order-expand-offshore-drilling/ Trump tosses Obama’s offshore drilling limits: ‘We’re opening it up’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/28/trump-signs-executive-order-aimed-at-expanding-drilling-in-arctic-atlantic-oceans.html Trump signs executive order aimed at expanding drilling in Arctic, Atlantic oceans]. ''Fox News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref> Interior Secretary [[Ryan Zinke]] began the process of expanding offshore drilling on May 1.<ref>Cama, Timothy (May 1, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/331449-interior-secretary-starts-process-for-offshore-drilling-expansion Interior secretary starts process for offshore drilling expansion plan]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref>
*May 2017—The Trump Administration signed agreements as a member of the Arctic Council,<ref>Starr, Penny (May 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/12/tillerson-signs-docs-with-climate-change-statement-insisting-u-s-still-reviewing-policy/ Tillerson Signs Docs with Climate Change Statement, Insisting U.S. ‘Still Reviewing’ Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> and it was later revealed that it successfully weakened the language regarding climate change and environmental policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shankman, Sabrina (May 19, 2017). [https://insideclimatenews.org/news/18052017/arctic-council-climate-change-rex-tillerson-donald-trump Leaked Draft Shows How U.S. Weakened Climate Change Wording in the Arctic Declaration]. ''InsideClimate News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*Johnston, Ian (May 19, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/donald-trump-administration-arctic-council-melting-sea-ice-remove-climate-change-international-a7745316.html How Trump administration removed climate change references from international Arctic Council declaration]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref>
*May 31, 2017—Interior Secretary [[Ryan Zinke]] signed an order to open up more land in the National Petroleum Reserve [[Alaska]] to energy production.<ref>Multiple references:
*Starr, Penny (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/zinke-signs-expansive-oil-and-gas-energy-order-alaska-is-open-for-business/ Zinke Signs Expansive Oil and Gas Energy Order: Alaska Is ‘Open for Business’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
*Harball, Elizabeth (May 31, 2017). [http://www.alaskapublic.org/2017/05/31/interior-secretary-signs-order-aiming-to-open-more-of-the-north-slope-to-oil-leasing/ Interior Secretary signs order aiming to open more of the North Slope to oil leasing]. ''Alaska Public Media''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref>
*June 1, 2017—To the dismay of world leaders,<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/paris-agreement-on-climate-change-world-reaction-to-us-pullout.html Paris agreement on climate change: World reaction to US pullout]. ''Fox News''. June 1, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
*Wolfgang, Ben (June 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/1/angela-merkel-emmanuel-macron-exit-paris-climate-d/ European leaders say Trump’s exit from Paris climate deal is ‘irreversible’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
*Henry, Devin (June 3, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/336176-globe-heaps-scorn-on-trump-for-paris-exit Globe heaps scorn on Trump for Paris exit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
</ref> the media,<ref>Multiple references:
*Kurtz, Howard (June 2, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/02/getting-hot-in-here-why-media-hate-trumps-climate-deal-exit.html Getting hot in here: Why the media hate Trump's climate deal exit]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
*Adams, Becket (June 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/media-drop-all-pretense-of-objectivity-to-bemoan-us-withdrawal-from-paris-agreement/article/2624726 Media drop all pretense of objectivity to bemoan US withdrawal from Paris Agreement]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
*Kurtz, Howard (June 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/05/climate-coverage-opposing-not-just-trumps-policies-but-presidents-persona.html Climate coverage: Opposing not just Trump's policies but the president's persona]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref> and other liberals,<ref>Multiple references:
*Griswold, Alex (June 1, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/politics/traitorous-act-war-liberals-angrily-react-trump-pulling-paris-agreement/ ‘Traitorous Act of War’: Liberals Angrily React to Trump Pulling Out of Paris Agreement]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
*Singman, Brooke (June 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/paris-agreement-on-climate-change-washington-reacts-to-us-pullout.html Paris Agreement on climate change: Washington reacts to US pullout]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
*Mason, Ian (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/meltdown-left-goes-apocalyptic-over-trump-paris-decision-aclu-calls-it-assault-on-communities-of-color/ Meltdown: Left Goes Apocalyptic over Trump Paris Decision, ACLU Calls It ‘Assault on Communities of Color’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (June 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/02/liberal-cities-react-trumps-paris-decision-green-lights/ Liberal Cities React to Trump’s Paris Decision by Shining Green Lights on Buildings]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
*Pandolfo, Chris (June 1, 2017). [https://www.conservativereview.com/articles/liberals-are-losing-their-minds-over-trumps-climate-decision Liberals are losing their minds over Trump’s climate decision]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> and in a major blow to Obama's legacy,<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (June 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/1/donald-trump-withdraws-us-from-paris-climate-accor/ Trump eviscerates Obama’s Paris legacy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref> President Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from the [[Paris climate agreement]] and immediately stop its implementation,<ref name="ParisFox6/1/17">Chakraborty, Barnini (June 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-to-withdraw-from-paris-climate-pact-calls-it-unfair-for-america.html Paris Agreement on climate change: US withdraws as Trump calls it 'unfair']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref><ref name="MoonsParis6/1/17">Moons, Michelle (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-will-withdraw-from-paris-climate-accord/ Trump: U.S. Will Withdraw from Paris Climate Accord]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Easley, Jonathan (June 2, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/336014-trump-cements-america-first-doctrine-with-paris-withdrawal Trump cements 'America First' doctrine with Paris withdrawal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> including by ending payments to the U.N. Green Climate Fund.<ref>Volcovici, Valerie; Mason, Jeff (June 1, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-climatechange-trump-idUSKBN18R1J4 Trump abandons global climate pact; allies voice dismay]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.</ref> In his announcement speech, Trump made clear that "I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris," and that "our withdrawal from the agreement represents a reassertion of America’s sovereignty."<ref name="MoonsParis6/1/17"/><ref>Mason, Ian (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/trump-time-to-put-ohio-michigan-and-pennsylvania-before-paris/ Trump: Time to Put Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania Before Paris]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Despite mockery from liberals due to the fact that the mayor of the city of Pittsburgh supported the Paris accord, Trump won the Pittsburgh metro area:
*Lee, Tony (June 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/04/trump-won-pittsburgh-metropolitan-area-paris-accord/ CityLab Analysis: Trump Actually Won Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref> (even with U.S. withdrawal, it was still well on its way to deeply reducing admissions<ref>Wolfgang, Ben (June 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/paris-climate-goals-attainable-without-us-governme/ Who needs Paris? U.S. is well on its way to lower emissions with economic, technological changes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref>)
*June 12, 2017—The Trump Administration formally rejected a [[G7]] pledge to adhere to the Paris climate agreement.<ref>Multiple references:
*Wolfgang, Ben (June 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/12/us-formally-rejects-paris-climate-treaty-g-7-envir/ U.S. formally rejects Paris climate treaty at G-7 environmental meeting]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
*Santalucia, Paolo; Winfield, Nicole (June 12, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/12/us-opts-out-g7-pledge-committing-to-paris-climate-accord.html US opts out of G7 pledge committing to Paris climate accord]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved June 12, 2017.
*Henry, Devin (June 12, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/337389-us-does-not-sign-international-climate-change-pledge Trump administration abstains from G7 climate change pledge]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref>
*June 12, 2017—The Trump Administration rejected, on the grounds of being unnecessary and with costs greater than any benefits, a proposed regulation to put a limit on the number of certain endangered marine aminals allowed to be killed on injured in fishing nets.<ref>Siciliano, John (June 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-cancels-whale-and-sea-turtle-protections/article/2625765 Trump cancels whale and sea turtle protections]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 14, 2017.</ref><ref>Weikel, Dan (June 12, 2017). [http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-trump-marine-mammals-20170612-story.html Trump administration cancels proposed limits on marine mammals and sea turtles trapped in fishing nets]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 14, 2017.</ref>
*June 15, 2017—The Department of Energy closed its Office of International Climate and Technology in order to improve its organizational structure.<ref>Multiple references:
*Siciliano, John (June 15, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rick-perry-pulls-the-plug-on-international-clean-energy-office/article/2626161 Rick Perry pulls the plug on international clean energy office]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
*White, Chris (June 15, 2015). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/15/doe-eliminates-unnecessary-office-promoting-international-clean-energy-policies/ DOE Eliminates ‘Unnecessary’ Office Promoting International Clean Energy Policies]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
*Henry, Devin (June 15, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/338027-energy-department-closes-international-clean-energy-office Energy Department aims to close international clean energy office]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.</ref>
*June 30, 2017—Despite a court ruling tha the EPA did not need to take the loss of coal jobs into account when implementing regulations, it chose to follow that policy regardless.<ref>Siciliano, John (June 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-epa-ignores-court-ruling-on-coal-jobs/article/2627544 Trump's EPA ignores court ruling on coal jobs]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref>
*July 6, 2017—Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke signed an order for his department to hold more lease sales and speed up permitting for oil and gas exploration. he signed the order because of delays in the approval process for federal lands.<ref>Multiple references:
*Wolfgang, Ben (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/ryan-zinke-interior-chief-orders-more-lease-sales-/ Interior Secretary Zinke orders more lease sales, faster permitting for oil, gas on federal lands]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Siciliano, John (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/zinke-orders-end-to-drilling-permit-delays-on-federal-lands/article/2627904 Zinke orders end to drilling permit delays on federal lands]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Cama, Timothy (July 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/340861-trump-administration-looks-to-speed-drilling-permits Trump administration looks to speed drilling permits]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Starr, Penny (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/winning-zinke-signs-secretarial-order-to-streamline-2802-drilling-permits-stalled-during-the-obama-admin/ Winning: Zinke Signs Secretarial Order to Streamline 2,802 Drilling Permits Stalled During the Obama Admin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref>
*July 8, 2017—In the final G-20 common statement, the Trump Administration, which was ideologically opposed by the other G-20 nations, successfully received concessions from them in regards to climate policy, with the statement acknowledging the U.S.'s intention to withdraw from the Paris agreement and including language on the nation's intention to promote clean [[fossil fuels]] internationally.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/08/g-20-summit-trump-blocked-out-on-paris-climate-accord-as-19-members-reaffirm.html G-20 summit: Trump blocked out on Paris climate accord as 19 members reaffirm]. ''Fox News''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/09/g20-agree-free-trade-disagree-paris-climate-deal/ G20: Leaders Agree on Free Trade, Disagree on Climate Deal, Migrant Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*King, Robert (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/g-20-countries-sans-the-us-recommit-to-paris-climate-accords/article/2628080 G-20 countries, sans the US, recommit to Paris climate accords]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*[http://indianexpress.com/article/world/g-20-donald-trumps-america-first-policy-wins-concession-in-summit-4742060/ G-20: Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policy wins concession in summit]. ''The Indian Express''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Byas, Steve (July 10, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/26438-trump-resists-globalization-at-g-20-summit Trump Resists Globalization at G-20 Summit]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
Angela Merkel, the host of the 2017 G-20 summit, earlier stated her intention to weaken the group's climate statement in order to appease President Trump:
*Delingpole, James (June 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/delingpole-germany-surrenders-to-trump-waters-down-g20-climate-plan-winning/ Delingpole: Germany Surrenders to Trump, Waters Down G20 Climate Plan #Winning]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
*Pearce, Tim (June 30, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/30/germany-weakens-g20-climate-plan-to-appease-trump-but-will-it-work/ Germany Weakens G20 Climate Plan To Appease Trump, But Will It Work?] ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
*Jozwiak, Rikard (July 8, 2017). [https://www.rferl.org/a/g20-final-day-communique/28603062.html Trump Wins Concessions On Climate, Trade As G20 Leaders Agree On Summit Statement]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref>

==Other achievements==
*The [[coal]] industry experienced a rebound at the beginning of Trump's presidency, after "the historic lows reached during the Obama era."<ref>Multiple references:
*Wolfgang, Ben (June 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/11/coal-rebound-under-donald-trump-unlikely-to-last/ Coal sector reignites under Trump but is projected to burn out in the long run]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
*Henry, Devin (June 12, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/337420-trump-touts-amazing-results-in-the-mining-industry Trump touts 'amazing results' in mining industry]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
*Rodriguez, Katherine (June 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/economics/2017/06/13/u-s-mining-industry-sees-resurgence-citing-first-profitable-quarter-two-years/ U.S. Mining Industry Sees a Resurgence, Citing First Profitable Quarter in Two Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2017.</ref> Although the rebound could also be seen in India and China, it was more dramatic in the United States.<ref>Both sources are Associated Press articles, but listed in two conservative media sites:
*[http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/06/26/us-coal-mining-surges-in-2017-following-last-years-record-decline.html US coal mining surges in 2017 following last year's record decline]. ''Fox Business''. June 26, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
*Brown, Matthew; Daigle, Katy (June 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/26/coal-rise-china-us-and-india-after-major-2016-drop/ Coal on the rise in China, U.S. and India after major 2016 drop]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> It was not just the coal industry that experienced a rebound. The American Petroleum Institute reported a 62% increase in the number of drilled and completed oil and natural gas wells in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016.<ref>Starr, Penny (July 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/12/winning-domestic-wells-drilled-in-second-quarter-of-2017-up-62-percent/ Winning: Domestic Wells Drilled in Second Quarter of 2017 up 62 Percent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2017.</ref>
*It was reported shortly before [[Independence Day]] 2017 that gas prices that weekend were at their lowest level since 2005 – 12 years.<ref>Multiple references:
*Moran, Sean (July 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/04/winning-america-has-lowest-july-4th-gas-prices-since-2005/ Winning: America Has Lowest July 4th Gas Prices Since 2005]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
*Tritten, Travis J. (July 4, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-touts-low-gas-prices-on-fourth-of-july/article/2627756 Trump touts low gas prices on Fourth of July]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
*Rocco, Matthew (June 30, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/06/30/july-4th-gas-prices-lowest-in-12-years.html July 4th gas prices lowest in 12 years]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref>

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