Politics
The political dramas and policy choices that are shaping the global response to the existential threat of climate change.
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
With FEMA Under Fire, Congress Asks Whether Agency Is Ready for Hurricane Season
By Nicholas Kusnetz
Trump Administration Decommissions Sea Ice Data That Sounded an Alarm on Arctic Climate Change
By Peter Aldhous
Trump Aims to Fast Track Alabama Coal Build-Out, Citing US Need. Nearly All the Coal Is Bound for Export
By Lee Hedgepeth
