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A Historic Vote and the Way Forward

Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

In a record turnout for a midterm election, voters issued powerful rebuke of Trump’s reckless presidency. Now it’s time for leaders to step up and carry out the people’s will to protect our environment and health.

Women Are Rising Up

Expert BlogRhea Suh
2017 was declared the Year of Women—but it’s clear to me that we’re only just beginning.

Trump’s Budget Is a Blueprint for Destruction

Expert BlogRhea Suh
The $4.4 trillion proposal slashes environmental and health protections, ignores climate change, and sacrifices our public lands and waters to fossil fuel companies—all while making the national debt soar.

Hurricane Harvey: Another American Deluge

Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

As we lend our immediate support to Gulf Coast communities, we must also protect people from such future disasters by addressing infrastructure, safety measures, flood policies, and climate change.

Scott Pruitt Defends the Indefensible

Expert BlogRhea Suh
Today's budget testimony from the EPA Administrator leaves us wondering who exactly is protecting our environment and health.

A Budget That Scorches the Planet

Expert BlogRhea Suh
President Trump’s new slash-and-burn budget puts polluters first and the rest of us—and our children—last.