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The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference
The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference The US has made significant progress in environmental cleanup since the 1970s, thanks to landmark laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. These laws were passed with bipartisan support and have led […]
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Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed
Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed A study found that coal-fired power plants emitted more pollution during the 2018-2019 government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed. The analysis of six years’ worth of air quality data showed that particulate matter emissions increased by 15% to 20% during the […]
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Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water
Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water The Trump administration is on track to cut approximately 33% of EPA staff by the end of 2025, reducing the agency’s ability to address pollution and environmental […]
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Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact President Trump’s administration is slashing environmental regulations, similar to President Reagan’s approach, but with potentially far-reaching consequences. The Trump administration has cut EPA budgets and staffing by 50% since 2026, and has appointed industry representatives to key positions, raising […]
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4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies
4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies The Trump administration’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies, may be stymied by several federal laws. The Energy Department’s report on which the EPA plans to base its decision is based […]
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My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants
My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants Spokane, Washington, was awarded a $19.9 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help manage rising heat wave risk and boost the local economy, but the funding was abruptly terminated by […]
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What Trump’s budget proposal says about his environmental values
What Trump’s budget proposal says about his environmental values Trump’s budget proposal would significantly reduce funding for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), from $9.14 billion to $4.16 billion, a 54% decrease. The proposed budget would eliminate operating grants to state governments, drastically reduce funding for science programs, and cut regulatory and enforcement activities related […]
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Energy Star, on the Trump administration’s target list, has a long history of helping consumers’ wallets and the planet
Energy Star, on the Trump administration’s target list, has a long history of helping consumers’ wallets and the planet Energy Star, launched by the US Environmental Protection Agency in 1992, has become one of the most recognizable environmental certifications in the country, helping consumers save money and reduce energy use. The program has saved consumers […]
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How Trump’s ‘gold standard’ politicizes federal science
How Trump’s ‘gold standard’ politicizes federal science President Donald Trump’s “Restoring Gold Standard Science” executive order aims to increase transparency and reproducibility in federal science, but critics argue that it politicizes science and undermines scientific rigor. The order focuses on “reproducibility,” which means ensuring consistency in results, rather than “replicability,” which requires different scientists to […]
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House Republicans move to stop California from setting its own vehicle pollution standards
House Republicans move to stop California from setting its own vehicle pollution standards The US House of Representatives has voted to revoke California’s ability to set its own vehicle pollution standards, which would strip the state of its authority to enact stricter tailpipe pollution regulations. The move is seen as an attempt to kill one […]
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