Environmental Politics

"EPA Says It Will Act on PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals.’ Advocates Raise Red Flags"

"As the Environmental Protection Agency works to roll back multiple public-health protections, it announced Monday that it intends to take action to combat toxic forever chemicals. Advocates are skeptical, saying the language of the announcement raises red flags." "The announcement emphasizes research, failing to mention ongoing litigation and existing regulation."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/30/2025

"Trump Administration Dismisses Authors Of Key Climate Report"

"The Trump administration told scientists writing a congressionally mandated climate report that it was “releasing” them from their roles and that the report’s scope was being reevaluated, in an email sent Monday and seen by The Washington Post."

Source: Washington Post, 04/30/2025

"Trump Says Columbus Day Will Now Just Be Columbus Day"

"President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy as he pressed his campaign to restore what he argues are traditional American icons."

Source: AP, 04/29/2025

"A Siege On Science: How Trump Is Undoing An American Legacy"

"Across seven decades and a dozen presidencies, America’s scientific prowess was arguably unmatched." "In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked funding from universities. The shockwaves will be felt worldwide."

Source: Grist, 04/29/2025

N. Dakota Enacts First US Law Shielding Roundup From Some Cancer Lawsuits

"A new first-of-its-kind law enacted in North Dakota could shield agrochemical manufacturer Bayer from lawsuits claiming it failed to warn customers that its popular weedkiller Roundup could cause cancer."

Source: AP, 04/29/2025

Oil Companies Downplayed Extent Of Spills In Gulf Of Mexico: Investigation

"Mongabay Latam and Data Crítica examined and compared official data of oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico, including satellite images by scientists studying oil spills and evidence compiled by fishing communities. Their analysis found that most oil spills are not reported."

Source: Mongabay, 04/29/2025

"White House Proposal Could Gut Climate Modeling the World Depends On"

"Over the past two months, the Trump administration has taken steps to eliminate regulations addressing climate change, pull back funding for climate programs and cancel methods used to evaluate how climate change is affecting American society and its economy. Now it is directly undermining the science and research of climate change itself, in ways that some of the nation’s most distinguished scientists say will have dangerous consequences."

Source: ProPublica, 04/28/2025

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