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12 Trump Attacks on the Environment Since the Election

In the aftermath of the November 3 election, President Donald Trump has tried every trick in the book to avoid facing the reality of his loss. A barrage of lawsuits accompanied by disinformation campaigns has attempted to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election. But a close look at regulatory actions and executive moves shows that, even as Trump makes a show of refusing to concede or transition power to the incoming Biden administration, his team is pushing through a slew of last-minute rules and regulations. Many of these changes will harm the environment and public health. It isn’t surprising that an administration that has attempted to roll back more than 100 environmental protections in the past four years would step up its assault in its waning months. But that doesn’t make the continued attacks any less important. Here’s some of what’s at risk:

Top 10 environmental news stories of 2020

Top 10 environmental news stories of 2020 2020 is a year that many people would like to forget. Here’s a look at 10 of the biggest environmental storylines to remember. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic transcended virtually everything in 2020, including the environment, from canceled summits on climate and biodiversity to a temporary dip in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, to greater awareness of the link between human health and planetary health. Conservation efforts in tropical countries were especially hard hit by the pandemic. 2020 is a year that many people would like to forget. Here’s a look at 10 of the biggest environmental storylines to remember.

The Capital Letter: Week of December 14

The Capital Letter: Week of December 14 Andrew Stuttaford © Jonathan Ernst/Reuters So, as I write (12:31 p.m.), it’s still wait and see when it comes to a stimulus package. Stocks slipped from record highs on Friday as lawmakers rushed to bridge differences on additional coronavirus stimulus measures. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 150 points, while the S&P 500 dipped 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite traded 0.1% lower. All three indexes touched new intraday highs in morning trading after closing at records in the previous session. Leaders on Capitol Hill said they are close to an agreement that would provide $900 billion in additional aid. The talks, which have stretched on for months, are up against the wire, with federal funding lapsing at 12:01 a.m. ET on Saturday.

Biden s Cabinet Choices Prove His Climate Commitment

Biden’s Cabinet Choices Prove His Climate Commitment Rep. Deb Haaland President-elect Joe Biden s recent environmental-related Cabinet selections have the experience required to effectively handle their jobs, a contrast to the current administration and further proof of Biden s commitment on the issue. On Thursday, Biden tapped Michael Regan, North Carolina s Department of Environmental Quality secretary, to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Brian Buzby, who leads the North Carolina Conservation Network, applauded the decision, telling the New York Times, It signals that the Biden administration is serious about getting the E.P.A. back to its core mission to protect the environment and public health as well as ensure strong, meaningful steps are taken to advance environmental justice issues.

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