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"Trump Oil Tariffs Threaten Vulnerable Republicans" [1]

"New England and the Midwest — with critical races next year — are particularly sensitive to the president’s energy tariffs on Canada."

Economy & Business [2]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Environmental Politics [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: E&E News [7], 03/11/2025
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DOJ Says Ending La. Petrochemical Case Helps ‘Dismantle Radical DEI Programs’ [8]

"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.”"

Air [9]
Chemicals [10]
Environmental Health [11]
Environmental Justice [12]
Environmental Politics [4]
Journalism & Media [13]
Laws & Regulations [14]
Pollution [15]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
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Source: AP [17], 03/11/2025
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"U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change" [18]

"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.”"

Climate Change [19]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Environmental Politics [4]
Pollution [15]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: NYTimes [20], 03/11/2025
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"Supreme Court Rejects Red States’ Bid To Quash Climate Cases" [21]

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

Climate Change [19]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Environmental Politics [4]
Laws & Regulations [14]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: E&E News [22], 03/11/2025
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With Climate, an Undercurrent of Violence [23]

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.

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Climate Change [19]
Disasters [25]
Environmental Health [11]
Environmental Justice [12]
Environmental Politics [4]
Government [26]
Military [27]
Natural Resources [28]
People & Population [29]
Policy [30]
Water & Oceans [31]
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National (U.S.) [6]
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Africa [33]
Asia [34]
Europe [35]
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Will Science Be Stifled at the EPA? [37]

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.

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Backgrounders [38]
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Chemicals [10]
Climate Change [19]
Disasters [25]
Environmental Justice [12]
Environmental Politics [4]
Government [26]
Health [39]
Infrastructure [40]
Journalism & Media [13]
Laws & Regulations [14]
Policy [30]
Pollution [15]
Science [41]
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"US Withdraws From UN Climate Damage Fund" [42]

"Establishment of the fund in 2023 was a victory for climate change activists from developing nations."

"The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the United Nations climate damage fund that was established in 2023 to help developing countries most vulnerable to climate change when natural disasters strike.

Climate Change [19]
Economy & Business [2]
Environmental Politics [4]
Laws & Regulations [14]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
International [32]
Source: Politico [43], 03/10/2025
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"Trump DOJ To Climate Nonprofits: Hand Over Info And Come To Court" [44]

"The Trump administration has directed nonprofits involved in a $20 billion Biden-era climate initiative to turn over records to the FBI and appear in federal court later this month, according to two people who were granted anonymity for fear of reprisal."

Climate Change [19]
Consumer [45]
Environmental Health [11]
Environmental Justice [12]
Environmental Politics [4]
People & Population [29]
Pollution [15]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: E&E News [46], 03/10/2025
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Judge Blocks Trump Funding Freeze for Climate Work. Will White House Comply? [47]

"A federal judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration’s freezing of congressionally approved federal funding, which has affected a variety of services and programs across the country, including climate and conservation work approved under the Inflation Reduction Act."

Climate Change [19]
Disasters [25]
Environmental Health [11]
Environmental Politics [4]
Government [26]
Laws & Regulations [14]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Inside Climate News [48], 03/10/2025
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EPA Says Spending Items Greater Than $50,000 Must Get Approval From DOGE [49]

"The Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance directing that spending items greater than $50,000 now require approval from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency."

Climate Change [19]
Environmental Health [11]
Environmental Politics [4]
Government [26]
Laws & Regulations [14]
Pollution [15]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: AP [50], 03/10/2025
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