Tag: Environmental policy
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 Activism Hazel 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...
Impact of Trump’s Environmental Deregulation on Public Health
The Impact of Trump's Environmental Deregulation on Public Health The 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...
Executive Order Allows Private Logging in U.S. Public Forests
President Donald Trump recently signed a new executive order that could have far-reaching implications for endangered species, climate change, and local economies. This order, entitled the “Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production,” aims to...
Activists Criticize Trump’s Forest Executive Order – Inside Climate News
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order aiming to boost domestic timber production has sparked a wave of concern among conservation groups. The order, issued over the weekend, asserts that current federal regulations have hindered...
Trump’s Funding Pause Sparks Questions on Colorado River Crisis
Amidst the arid desert landscape of the American Southwest lies a lifeline crucial to the survival of millions—the mighty Colorado River. Flowing through seven states and Mexico, this iconic river serves as a primary...
Proposed EPA Plan Would Shrink Staffing to 1970 Levels
Proposed EPA Plan Threatens to Slash Staffing to 1970 Levels In a startling development, President Donald Trump revealed plans to drastically reduce the workforce of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by a staggering 65...
Challenges Faced by Trump’s EPA in US Climate Regulation
In 2007, a groundbreaking moment occurred in the realm of climate regulation in the United States. The Supreme Court delivered a pivotal ruling that granted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to regulate...
Climate Change and Public Parks: Uniting Communities for Sustainability
The EXPLORE Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to enhance outdoor access, was recently passed by Congress in 2024. This success highlighted a common love for nature that transcends political divisions, paving the...
