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DOJ Says Ending La. Petrochemical Case Helps ‘Dismantle Radical DEI Programs’ [1]

"The Justice Department on Friday celebrated its decision to drop a federal lawsuit against a Louisiana petrochemical plant accused of worsening cancer risks for residents in a majority-Black community, saying the dismissal showed that officials are “delivering on President (Donald) Trump’s promise to dismantle radical DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs and restore integrity to federal enforcement efforts.”"

Source: AP [2], 03/11/2025

"U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change" [3]

"To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.”"

Source: NYTimes [4], 03/11/2025

Fuel Leak From US Tanker Crash Could Hit UK Coast And ‘Devastate’ Wildlife [5]

"Wildlife trusts have warned of potential “devastating” impacts of pollution after an oil tanker carrying jet fuel and a cargo ship loaded with highly toxic chemicals collided in the North Sea."

Source: Independent [6], 03/11/2025

"Supreme Court Rejects Red States’ Bid To Quash Climate Cases" [7]

"The Supreme Court has blocked an attempt by 19 red states to end a set of climate lawsuits against the oil and gas industry."

Source: E&E News [8], 03/11/2025

With Climate, an Undercurrent of Violence [9]

In his ambitious first book, “The Heat and the Fury: On the Frontlines of Climate Violence,” journalist Peter Schwartzstein explores how climate change explains conflict, even war. BookShelf editor Tom Henry calls it a deeply researched volume that makes a strong case for the connections between global warming, political instability and violence, not just in poorer regions but for the richer West as well.

Will Science Be Stifled at the EPA? [10]

Anti-science policies are being instituted by the Trump administration at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other federal offices, reports the latest Backgrounder. That makes it especially challenging to keep politics out of decision-making around everything from natural disasters to public health. An examination of scientific integrity under Trump 2.0 and what environmental journalists should watch for.

"The Environmental Toll Of The M23 Conflict In Eastern DRC (Analysis)" [11]

"The escalating armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has had significant — and overlooked — environmental impacts. The rate of tree cover loss in Kahuzi-Biega and Virunga National Parks has sharply increased since the conflict reignited in late 2021."

Source: Mongabay [12], 03/10/2025

Source: Politico [18], 03/10/2025

DOJ Says Ending La. Petrochemical Case Helps ‘Dismantle Radical DEI Programs’ [1]

"U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change" [3]

Fuel Leak From US Tanker Crash Could Hit UK Coast And ‘Devastate’ Wildlife [5]

"Supreme Court Rejects Red States’ Bid To Quash Climate Cases" [7]

With Climate, an Undercurrent of Violence [9]

Will Science Be Stifled at the EPA? [10]

"The Environmental Toll Of The M23 Conflict In Eastern DRC (Analysis)" [11]

"Chart: US Is Set To Shatter Grid Battery Records This Year" [13]

"South Dakota Law Raises Questions About Future Of Massive Midwest Pipeline" [15]

"US Withdraws From UN Climate Damage Fund" [17]

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