Environmental Politics

Trump Admin Admits To Targeting Blue States For Energy Grant Cuts

"The Trump administration acknowledged in a court filing this week that a decision to cut energy grants during the government shutdown was influenced by whether the money would go to a state that tended to elect Democrats statewide or nationally."

Source: Washington Post, 12/18/2025

Trump Admin Plans to Break Up Premier Weather and Climate Research Center

"The Trump administration said it will be dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, one of the world’s leading Earth science research institutions."

Source: NYTimes, 12/18/2025

Navajo Said No To A Hydro Project. Trump DOE Doesn't Want It To Happen Again

"The U.S. Energy Secretary said allowing tribes to weigh in on energy projects on their land creates "unnecessary burdens to the development of critical infrastructure.""

Source: Grist, 12/17/2025

"EU Scraps 2035 Ban On New Petrol And Diesel Cars To Boost Auto Industry"

"The EU on Tuesday walked back a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars seen as a milestone in the fight against climate change, as the bloc pivots to bolstering its crisis-hit auto sector."

Source: France 24, 12/17/2025

"States Sue Trump Administration Over Frozen EV Charger Funds"

"A coalition of states sued the Trump administration Tuesday for blocking the full release of $2.5 billion in federal funding for electric car infrastructure, alleging the decision to stop disbursing funds is unlawful."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 12/17/2025

"Disaster Survivors Denounce Proposed FEMA Downsizing"

"Flood, storm and fire survivors gathered in Washington, D.C., Monday to express their alarm over a leaked report from the FEMA Review Council that proposes halving the agency’s workforce and scaling back federal disaster assistance."

Source: Inside Climate News, 12/17/2025

"Indiana Says It’s Retiring Two Coal Plants, But Is It Making Other Plans?"

"The Trump administration’s determination to keep fossil-fueled power plants running beyond their scheduled closure dates is creating uncertainty about the fate of two Indiana coal facilities set to retire by the end of this year."

Source: Canary Media, 12/16/2025

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