"Interior Claws Back NEPA Regs"
"The Department of the Interior issued a final rule that curbs and streamlines its environmental reviews. Critics say the move is illegal."
Source: E&E News, 02/24/2026
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Trump Admin Uses Mascot Called ‘Coalie’ To Push Dirtiest Fossil Fuel
"The Trump administration has turned to an unusual weapon in its attempt to resurrect coal mining – a cartoon lump of coal, complete with giant eyes and yellow mining garb, called “Coalie”."
Source: Guardian, 02/05/2026
Despite Low Interest in Drilling, USFS ‘Streamlines’ Oil/Gas Leasing Rules
"The U.S. Forest Service announced revisions to its oil and gas leasing rules today that the agency promises “modernizes and streamlines” the permitting process to drill for fossil fuels in the nation’s forests and grasslands. The changes prompted the ire of environmental groups who say it is the latest in a year’s worth of attacks on public lands protections by President Trump’s administration."
Source: Inside Climate News, 01/28/2026
"Lawsuit Challenges Park Service Passes Featuring Trump"
"An environmental group on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging the National Park Service’s plan to emblazon President Trump’s face on some annual passes to national parks starting Jan. 1."
Source: NYTimes, 12/11/2025
"Democratic Senators Demand U.S. Park Police Suspend Hiring Spree"
"Democratic senators are demanding the U.S. Park Police suspend their D.C. recruitment blitz and accuse the Trump administration of “hijacking this federal police force for its own authoritarian purposes,” according to a letter sent to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Monday morning."
Source: Washington Post, 12/10/2025
Interior Dept Finally Releases High Official’s Financial Disclosure
"After a long delay, the Interior Department’s Office of Government Ethics last week provided Public Domain the financial disclosure of Karen Budd-Falen, a high-ranking Trump appointee at DOI." "Karen Budd-Falen, a self-described “cowboy lawyer," owns ranch operations and real estate rentals. Her family has also had sizable investments in oil companies."
Source: Public Domain, 12/05/2025
"New US National Parks Fees For International Visitors Draw Scrutiny"
"Environmentalists and former agency employees warn of increased workloads for park employees at a time when park staffing is already low." "U.S. citizenship will determine how expensive it is to access America’s national parks beginning next year, the Interior Department announced yesterday."
Source: Inside Climate News, 12/01/2025
"Top Interior Official Made Millions In An Industry Trump Despises"
"Katharine MacGregor returned to DOI after a lucrative gig as an executive at NextEra — the energy behemoth that touts itself as a leader in wind and solar."
Source: Public Domain, 11/06/2025
"Interior Secretary Faces Scrutiny for Travel Amid Shutdown"
"While some national parks are seeing damage and illegal activity during the government shutdown, Doug Burgum is traveling around the Middle East, selling American gas and oil."
Source: NYTimes, 11/05/2025
"White House Offers ‘Concierge’ Service To Fossil Fuel Firms, Official Says"
"The White House is offering “concierge, white glove service” to oil, coal and other fossil fuel companies that are seeking to gain fast approval for their projects, according to an energy official, while simultaneously slowing down or blocking solar and wind projects."
Source: Washington Post, 10/09/2025
