The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has drawn international attention after revising its official climate change guidance to remove references to human-driven impacts, according to reports confirmed on December 10, 2025. The agency now emphasizes "natural processes" as primary contributors to climate shifts, a move critics argue contradicts global scientific consensus.
Environmental analysts note the changes, first reported this week, align with recent U.S. policy shifts under the current administration. While the EPA maintains its commitment to "rigorous environmental stewardship," climate advocates warn the revisions could undermine international efforts to curb emissions ahead of key 2026 sustainability targets.
Asian nations, particularly those vulnerable to rising sea levels, are monitoring developments closely. A spokesperson for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reiterated the bloc’s support for the Paris Agreement, stressing regional cooperation remains "unshaken." Meanwhile, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment reaffirmed its climate commitments this week, highlighting advancements in renewable energy infrastructure across the Chinese mainland.
Business leaders express concern over potential ripple effects in green technology markets. "Investors seek policy stability," said Singapore-based analyst Li Wei. "Ambiguity in major economies creates uncertainty for Asia’s $2.1 trillion decarbonization sector."
The revisions come as record typhoon activity impacts coastal economies from the Philippines to Bangladesh, with scientists linking 2025’s extreme weather patterns to accelerated global warming.
