Politics
The political dramas and policy choices that are shaping the global response to the existential threat of climate change.
Trump Reverses Course on Empire Wind, Lifting Pause
By Carrie Klein
NC Fires a Disaster Relief Subcontractor Founded by Former ReBuild NC Boss
By Lisa Sorg
Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Environmental Grant Funding
By Amy Green
Trump’s New Executive Order Promotes Deep Sea Mining in US and International Waters While Bypassing International Law
By Teresa Tomassoni
Republicans Attack Rules Designed to Keep Workers Safe From Heat
By Liza Gross
Locals Oppose ‘Insane’ Plan to Sell 500,000 Acres of Public Lands for Housing in Nevada and Utah
By Wyatt Myskow
The Trump Administration Plans to Undo Standards on Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in the U.S. Drinking Water Supply
By Georgina Gustin
Congress Begins Repeal of Clean Energy Tax Credits With ‘Sledgehammer Approach’
By Marianne Lavelle, Dan Gearino
USDA Staffing and Funding Cuts Would Threaten Virginia’s Ability to Reach Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Goals
By Charles Paullin
Policy Experts Fear Laxer Climate Rules Could Leave U.S. Markets Open to Greater Volatility
By Aman Azhar
Northeastern States Unveil New Grid Planning Strategy in Attempt to Regain Control Over Energy Future
By Aman Azhar
Acting Head of FEMA Ousted as Trump Seemingly Moves to Eliminate the Agency
By Lauren Dalban
Maryland’s Sustainability Chief Reflects on a ‘Difficult’ Year of Legislative Setbacks
By Aman Azhar
Youngkin Vetoes Clean Energy Bills That Garnered Support From Dominion, Environmental Groups
By Charles Paullin
As Trump Administration Seeks to Shut Down Energy Star Program, Industry Groups Call to Save It
By Marianne Lavelle
California Sues the Trump Administration for Violating the Constitution—Again
By Liza Gross