Tag: Environmental policy
Repeal of America’s First Greenhouse Gas Tax by Trump
Republicans in the House and Senate have recently voted to repeal a crucial Biden-era rule concerning America's first greenhouse gas tax on methane pollution. This decision was met with strong opposition from environmentalists and...
EPA Ends Fight to Protect Overpolluted Communities
As Amanda Cronin savored her slice of chocolate cake, little did she know that her journey at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be a rollercoaster ride of hope, uncertainty, and ultimately, disappointment. Fresh...
Reconsideration of EPA Finding on Climate Pollution’s Health Impact
The Trump administration has recently announced plans to reconsider a significant ruling made by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) back in 2009. This particular finding, known as the “endangerment finding,” stated that...
Indonesia’s Carbon Market: A Solution to Environmental Challenges
At COP29 in Baku, Indonesia took center stage with its bold pitch for the country's carbon market, spearheaded by President Prabowo Subianto's brother, Hashim Djojohadikusumo. This marked a significant departure from the previous administration's...
Trump’s Climate Language Purge: ‘Resilience’ No Longer Safe
In a swift and controversial move, President Donald Trump made headlines in January by signing an executive order titled “Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship” upon his return to the White House....
Trump Administration’s Efforts to Roll Back Hazel Johnson’s Environmental Movement
Hazel Johnson's Environmental Movement: A Legacy of Resilience and ActivismHazel Johnson's life was marked by tragedy from a young age, with the loss of loved ones shaping her path towards environmental activism. Growing up...
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...
US Coast Guard Academy Removes ‘Climate Change’ from Curriculum
US Coast Guard Academy Removes 'Climate Change' from CurriculumThe US Coast Guard, responsible for navigating treacherous waters and responding to environmental disasters, is undergoing a curriculum change that has raised concerns among educators and...
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...
Global Unity Urged by COP30 Chief for Climate Action
Veteran Brazilian diplomat and COP30 president, André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, delivered a powerful address at the UN headquarters in New York this week. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized the importance of global...
