Major U.S. banks, including **Goldman Sachs**, **Wells Fargo**, and **Citi**, have recently departed from the **Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)**.
This exodus is alarming climate advocates who fear a decline in the banks' commitment to addressing **fossil fuels** and climate change.
Republican politicians have pressured these banks, suggesting membership in the NZBA may breach **antitrust rules**.
Analysts fear that these banks may now weaken their existing **climate targets** and policies.
The NZBA continues with **142 members** representing $64 trillion in assets, predominantly from European banks, amidst ongoing scrutiny from advocates.
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