Moving forward after four years of fights and falsehoods
As the US turns the page on a skeptical and openly hostile administration, environmental science and journalism face continued obstacles—but there is some optimism.
Here’s How Scientists Want Biden to Take on Climate Change
For the past four years, climate experts have watched with dismay as Donald Trump’s presidential administration has systematically weakened climate regulations, bolstered the use of...
Inside the C.I.A., She Became a Spy for Planet Earth
For the past four years, climate experts have watched with dismay as Donald Trump’s presidential administration has systematically weakened climate regulations, bolstered the use of...
With Biden, The Whole Climate Will Change
During the Trump Administration, a dark cloud hung over the nation’s environmental movement and specifically any attempts to mitigate climate change. But the election of...
5 Environmental Stories That Could Dominate In 2021
As the climate crisis worsens, the coronavirus pandemic rages, and Joe Biden prepares to take office, a look at big environmental stories that could define...
Looking Ahead to 2021 – Implications of a Change in Administration on Environmental Policy
The tumultuous presidential election is working its way to a close and, while the vote counting and litigation continue, we evaluate below the implications of...
In Rare Move, Trump Administration Rejects California’s Request for Wildfire Relief
The state had asked last month for federal aid to help recover from six of this year’s fires, including the Creek Fire, which is among...
DOJ’s Attack on ‘Supplemental Environmental Projects’ Extends to Citizen Plaintiffs
The Department of Justice, in the last year, has altered its guidance related to supplemental environmental projects (SEPs), first prohibiting their use in settlements with state...