Tag: Trump administration
Halt of $5B EV-Charging Program by Trump
Trump Administration Puts Brakes on $5 Billion EV-Charging ProgramThe Trump administration has made a startling announcement, indicating its intention to withdraw guidance for a $5 billion initiative that supports EV-charging installations nationwide. This move...
Trump Blames Delta Smelt: Impact on Endangered Species
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...
Preserving Climate Data Amid Trump’s DEI Policies
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...
Analyzing Donald Trump’s Approach to Climate Politics
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...
Unlocking Energy Dominance: Trump’s Strategic Vision for Success
President Donald Trump's strategic vision for energy dominance was unveiled through a series of executive orders and speeches that set the tone for his administration's priorities. When Trump declared a "national energy emergency" shortly...
Preparing Mid-Atlantic States for Billion-Dollar Disasters: Funding Concerns
In 2024, Pennsylvania faced a staggering number of billion-dollar weather disasters, totaling 12. This record-breaking year outpaced the state's weather challenges throughout the entire 1980s, even when adjusted for inflation. Last week, a symposium...
Trump Administration’s Climate Data Purge: Research Groups Save Information
In recent weeks, the Trump administration's swift and sweeping changes to environmental policies have sparked widespread concern and confusion across the nation. From executive orders declaring a "national energy emergency" to the removal of...
USAID Shutdown Under Trump: Threat to Global Climate Goals
The Trump administration's move to shut down operations at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has sent shockwaves throughout the global community. This abrupt action, initiated in an effort to cut government spending,...
Challenges Facing Energy Secretary Under Trump’s Agenda
Colorado fracking executive Chris Wright was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the next secretary of energy. The Senate voted 59 to 38 in favor of Wright taking on this crucial role,...
Restoring Climate Justice Tool: Data Scientists Revive Trump-Taken Version
Restoring Climate Justice Tool: Data Scientists Revive Trump-Taken VersionIn the wake of President Donald Trump's inauguration, a vital digital mapping tool used by federal and state agencies to identify environmentally disadvantaged communities was abruptly...