Tag: Environmental policy

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....

Environmental Justice Staff at EPA Face Uncertain Future Amid Potential LayoffsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is at a crossroads, with employees overseeing environmental justice programs possibly facing immediate layoffs. The Trump administration is deliberating...

Interior Secretary Undermines Land Protections to Promote Fossil FuelsOn his first full day as Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Doug Burgum issued a directive that could threaten national monuments, migratory birds, and...

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...

Climate change references have been disappearing from USDA and Forest Service websites, raising concerns among experts and activists about data accessibility. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reportedly started removing climate change mentions...

Amiable Confirmation of Chris Wright as Energy Secretary Chris Wright, a Colorado fracking executive, was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate with a resounding vote of 59 to 38 to become the Secretary of Energy....

In a surprising move that left many puzzled and concerned, the Trump administration recently dismissed all members of the Environmental Protection Agency's boards of outside advisers on science and clean air. The decision, conveyed...

President Donald Trump has put a hold on approximately $50 billion in funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) in order to conduct a thorough review. This freeze affects various activities, including...