Tag: environmental policy
USDA’s Data Purge: A Reckless Blow to Farmers’ Future
A sweeping removal of climate data from USDA websites by the Trump administration is sparking a legal battle, as plaintiffs claim the purge harms farmers by stripping them of essential resources amid increasingly erratic weather.
NOAA Workforce Cuts: Crisis for America’s Climate Defense
In a move sparking widespread outrage, mass layoffs at NOAA threaten public safety and undermine the nation’s ability to monitor extreme weather and climate risks.
Trump’s Plastic Straw Comeback: Convenience Over Conservation?
Paper straws are out, and plastic is back, thanks to a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. This controversial move reverses Biden-era efforts to phase out single-use plastics from federal operations, sparking debates on environmental protection versus consumer convenience.
Trump’s Data Purge Begins: Health and Climate Information Disappearing from Federal Websites
A sweeping data purge under the Trump administration is erasing vital health and climate information from federal websites, raising alarms among researchers and public health advocates.
US Set to Exit Paris Climate Agreement Under Trump Administration
The United States moves to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, sparking global concern about climate action and leadership.
Biden Administration Bans New Oil Drilling in Federal Waters
A landmark decision to protect marine ecosystems and combat climate change through a comprehensive drilling ban.