Tag: Environmental policy

Virginia’s Democratic lawmakers are at odds with Governor Glenn Youngkin over the allocation of funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and Hurricane Helene relief efforts in southwest Virginia. The House and Senate,...

In a recent development that has sparked concern among mayors and local leaders across the United States, the fate of clean energy tax credits hangs in the balance. These tax credits, previously instrumental in...

An explosion at a refinery in Martinez, near San Francisco, sent plumes of black smoke into the sky, prompting health advisories and shelter-in-place orders in surrounding areas. The Martinez Refining Company, known for past...

Scott Mason IV has been appointed as the new leader of EPA Region 6, which encompasses Louisiana's Cancer Alley, the Gulf Coast, and the Permian Basin. Known for his background in Oklahoma politics and...

Trump Blames Delta Smelt for California Water Crisis: A Story of Politics and Environmental ConservationIn the heart of California's water system controversy lies a tiny, silver fish known as the delta smelt. This endangered...

Democratic Lawmakers Demand Answers on Unconstitutional EPA Funding FreezeIn a bold move to challenge the Trump administration's controversial actions, Democratic Senator Edward J. Markey, U.S. Representative Yassamin Ansari, and New York Representative Paul Tonko...

When the Trump administration dismantled a vital environmental justice tool within days of taking office, a dedicated team of data scientists and academics sprang into action. Prepared for this moment, they had compiled a...

A group of legislators, led by Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), recently made headlines as they sought accountability from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Dressed in a blue suit with a scarf boldly declaring...

Donald Trump's Climate Politics: A Call for ActionRecent scientific findings have revealed a concerning reality - global temperatures have surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time. Dr. James Hansen, a...

GOP Seeks to Repeal Methane Fee: Environmental Impact and Political BacklashOil and gas fields are notorious for losing gas due to leaks, leading to the release of a potent climate-damaging pollutant into the atmosphere....