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Here’s What Trump Can — and Can’t — Do to Disrupt Los Angeles Wildfire Aid
Experts say it would be hard for Trump to revoke FEMA funding, but Congress could slow down California’s recovery.
Los Angeles Fires Underscore Activists’ Call: Make Polluters Pay for Disasters
In New York, a “Superfund” law makes fossil fuel firms pay for aid in climate disasters. Could California do the same?
Trump’s Pick for Key EPA Role Represented Companies Accused of Pollution Harm
As an EPA lawyer during Trump’s first term, David Fotouhi helped roll back climate regulations and water protections.
Trump’s Day 1 May See Major Gains for Fossil Fuel Industry at Climate’s Expense
Trump is expected to sign several executive orders — some of them likely crafted by fossil fuel industry lobbyists.
Mutual Aid Networks That Emerged in Housing Crisis Are Mobilizing Amid LA Fires
“If you can make a sandwich, you can start a mutual aid network,” one Los Angeles organizer told Truthout.
Plans for a Majorly Polluting Chemical Plant Nixed in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
A recent report on the plant’s viability warned that fierce local opposition made the project a “bad bet.”
Fracking CEO Slammed Ahead of His Confirmation Hearing for Energy Secretary
The Sierra Club called Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright the “personification of conflict of interest.”
Despite Trump, State-Level Climate Progress Will Continue — or Even Accelerate
States’ efforts have pushed utilities to move away from fossil fuels, limited tailpipe emissions, and more.
Supreme Court Rules Against Big Oil in Landmark Hawaii Climate Lawsuit
The City of Honolulu's suit seeks to make several major polluters pay for their climate devastation and deception.
How Big Developers Crushed Regulation That Could Have Mitigated LA Fires
Real estate interests opposed laws limiting development in high wildfire risk areas — putting more people in harm's way.