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Trump Pulls Nomination of “Unapologetic Racist” to Oversee Nation’s Public Lands
Observers warned the withdrawn nominee will still continue acting as unofficial head of the Bureau of Land Management.
Trump Seeks to Trash Endangered Species Act by Redefining “Habitat”
A new rule would make polluted areas ineligible for protection and restoration that could support wildlife.
Trump Rolls Back Methane Rule as Bankrupt Permian Drillers Ignore Venting Flares
Even as production lags, drillers are enriching executives and neglecting flares blasting methane into the atmosphere.
Trump Plans to Gut Emission Rules for Oil, Gas Industry “Beyond Comprehension”
The EPA plans to eliminate federal regulation of methane emissions from oil and gas wells across the country.
Climate Activists Push Biden to Cut Ties With Industry-Friendly Energy Advisers
Environmentalists are floating potential cabinet picks, hoping to pressure Biden to take on the fossil fuel industry.
Ocean Warming Due to Climate Change Could Soon Imperil Coral Reef Restoration
Climate change has raised sea surface temperatures close to the limit at which coral can survive.
Fertilizer Likely Behind the Beirut Explosion Is Unevenly Regulated Across US
Trump and agribusiness have pushed back against federal rules that would strengthen the regulation of ammonium nitrate.
Navajo Nation’s Shortage of Clean Water Is Impeding Efforts to Control COVID
A disastrous legacy of exploitative drilling and mining has destroyed the Navajo Nation’s precious water resources.
Fossil Fuel Industry Funds Racist Policing and Pollutes Communities of Color
Struggles for racial and environmental justice across the U.S. have a common enemy: the fossil fuel industry.
Trump Admin Bails Out Oil and Gas Companies That Gave Millions to GOP Groups
As the economy collapsed in the pandemic, oil and gas companies got tax breaks and lease pauses.