Tag: Environmental legislation
Rollbacks Threaten Environmental Justice Gains: Former EPA Official
Matthew Tejada, a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official, led the charge in the agency's environmental justice initiatives for over a decade. Initially hired by the Obama administration to spearhead environmental justice efforts as...
Impact of Trump’s Environmental Deregulation on Public Health
The Impact of Trump's Environmental Deregulation on Public HealthThe National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has been a cornerstone of environmental law in the United States for over fifty years. Enacted in 1970, NEPA was...
Senator’s Quest: Making Farm Bill Sustainable
Senator Debbie Stabenow: A Legacy of Sustainable Farming AdvocacyWhen Debbie Stabenow retired from Congress last year, she wrapped up a nearly three-decade-long tenure advocating for sustainable food systems on the federal stage. The Michigan...
Vote on Repeal of Biden’s Climate Regulations – Inside Climate News
Congress is set to vote on repealing climate regulations put in place during the last months of the Biden administration. These rules aimed to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry and...
Future of Green New Deal: Uncertainty and Challenges Ahead
The Trump administration's long-standing distaste for the Green New Deal has been evident since the beginning of his second term. This sentiment was made clear when President Trump issued an executive order to terminate...
The Impact of Trump’s EPA Policies on the Environment
President Donald Trump, in fulfillment of his campaign promises, has initiated the process of reducing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The impact of these policies on the environment has been a cause for concern...
Trump & GOP Congress Trying to Reverse Lead Pipe Protections
In a bold move that could have significant repercussions for public health, Congressional Republicans, in conjunction with the Trump administration, are seeking to reverse Biden-era regulations mandating the replacement of all lead pipes in...
New York Climate Superfund Law: What You Need to Know
Governor Hochul Signs New York Climate Superfund LawIn a groundbreaking move, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has officially signed the state's climate superfund law, marking a significant step in the fight against climate change....
