Trump moves to toss a ban on mining a pristine Minnesota forest June 20, 2018 Trump Watch Big surprise: He's also downgrading the environmental review.
Trump's new executive order: Forget conservation. The oceans are for drilling and industry. June 19, 2018 Trump Watch The order also dismisses climate change, acidification, and loss of biodiversity.
EPA fails to protect Americans from toxic chemical spills (again) June 19, 2018 Trump Watch A tragic 2014 chemical spill in West Virginia should have been enough of a warning.
Zinke runs into ethical trouble with a hometown real estate deal with Halliburton's chairman June 19, 2018 Trump Watch The oil company regularly lobbies the Interior Department for pro-industry policies.
Pruitt hands over toxic coal ash waste oversight to states—starting with Oklahoma June 18, 2018 Trump Watch States were previously in charge of their own coal ash waste—and it didn't turn out well.
FWS decides to look again at gray wolf’s endangered species protections June 18, 2018 Trump Watch But gray wolves are far from fully recovered.
FERC gives the Mountain Valley Pipeline the all-clear—again June 15, 2018 Trump Watch The pipeline is a big risk for the environment, wildlife, and nearby communities.
Pruitt lands Rose Bowl tickets for family, thanks to an energy company PR firm June 15, 2018 Trump Watch It's another example of a questionable insider perk, facilitated by an industry pal.
Before axing a health study on mining, the DOI met with a bunch of coal companies. (Coincidence, we’re sure.) June 12, 2018 Trump Watch The study would've investigated mountaintop removal mining, a process known to cause pollution.
Former aides dish on how Pruitt has been delaying FOIA requests June 11, 2018 Trump Watch Meanwhile, new requests are still pouring in.
Trump bails on G7 summit before the world leaders discuss climate and the environment June 11, 2018 Trump Watch The six remaining world leaders committed to climate action without us.
Zinke sets aside $4 million to forge ahead with drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge June 7, 2018 Trump Watch But the fight to preserve the refuge continues on.
EPA plans to just ignore air, soil, and water pollution in its reviews of chemical safety June 7, 2018 Trump Watch That includes asbestos—which President Trump has called a mob-led conspiracy.
Is Trump taking orders from a coal tycoon? June 7, 2018 Trump Watch The latest pro-industry rollbacks sure make it look that way.
At the EPA, great power comes with great responsibility...along with a side order of Chick-fil-A? June 5, 2018 Trump Watch Another day, another Pruitt scandal. This one comes with fries.
Pruitt enjoyed courtside basketball tickets—courtesy of Big Coal June 2, 2018 Trump Watch It's not the first perk Pruitt's received from his industry pals.
Trump administration reinforces intent to prop up dying coal plants June 1, 2018 Trump Watch The move could effectively spur climate change by subsidizing carbon emissions.
White House coordinated positive spin from cabinet officials on Paris Agreement June 1, 2018 Trump Watch Approved public statements had to be made —"no exceptions."
Trump administration officially puts brake on rule that measures tailpipe emissions May 30, 2018 Trump Watch Meanwhile, the transportation sector is one of the biggest contributors to global warming.
Pruitt’s personal 24/7 security topped $3.5 million in just one year May 25, 2018 Trump Watch That's more than double the average of the last two EPA administrators.
