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The GOP’s Climate Views Are Thawing

Significant parts of the GOP seem to be leaving Trump behind on the climate issue.

There were three interesting stories about climate politics in the papers today: one about Trump, one about other Republicans, and one about both. What these stories tell us is that part of the GOP is coming to terms with reality; Trump not surprisingly is not. First, as to Trump. As you may have noticed, Trump …

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Straws in the Wind? Climate Change and the GOP.

There are some signs the GOP may finally bestarting to acknowledge the reality of climate change.

Is Republican climate denial starting to crack? The GOP’s official position has long been that climate change isn’t happening, or if it is, it’s not caused by humans, and anyway it’s not that serious and there’s nothing to be done about. Three events last week may be signs that this position is starting to weaken. …

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The 2020 Congressional Elections and the Environment

They’re almost two years away, but we need to get ready.

I know, I know. It seems very early to start thinking about the 2020 elections! But I follow my late mother’s philosophy that it’s never too soon to start worrying. Why do the 2020 Senate elections matter? Let’s start with the Senate. Suppose the President in 2021 is a Republican, maybe named Donald J. We’ve …

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The Power of the Purse

House Democrats have power to use appropriations process to stop Trump Administration environmental rollbacks

Dan has already posted about some of the big deregulatory steps the Trump Administration is likely to take in the next year. But the new Democratic majority in the House could have something to say about those steps, if they wanted to. Democrats will have even more leverage over spending bills than they had in …

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The Year Ahead

Here’s what to expect environmentally.

What are the key things to watch for in 2019 in the environmental area? Regulations. According to the Administration’s schedule, three big rules should be issued in March: repeal of the Waters of the United States rule (WOTUS), repeal and replacement of the Clean Power Plan, and the freeze on fuel efficiency standards. This seems …

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Japan Quitting the International Whaling Commission

Will resume commercial whaling in July 2019 but only in national waters

To the surprise of many, Japan has announced that it is formally withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission and will resume commercial whaling in July. Japan has long been a pariah at the IWC, denounced by many for conducting rogue whaling through the Scientific Permit exception of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling …

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Looking Back at the 2018 Elections (Governors Races & California House Seats).

Both sets of elections went well for pro-environmental candidates.

Before the election, I did blog posts on some key governors’ races and California House races. How did those come out? As it turns out, pro-environmental Democrats swept these races, many of which had been rated as toss-ups and some of which did turn out to be very close. I picked these GOP-held seats because …

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Climate Change and Public Opinion

Public views of climate change are shifting, even among Republicans. But there’s a lot of confusion left about the causes and remedies for climate change. What do we know about the state of public opinion? And what should we do next? Is climate change happening? A recent poll by Monmouth University shows a significant shift in …

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Two Years and Counting: Looking Forward

What’s the prognosis for the second half of Trump’s term?

In terms of regulatory policy, the second half of Trump’s term is shaping up to look a lot like Obama’s final two years in office. Congress won’t be doing much to advance Trump’s environment/energy agenda, as was the case with Obama. So, like Obama, Trump’s focus will be on administrative action, particularly regulatory initiatives (or …

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Two Years & Counting: A Historical Perspective

How does Trump compare with Bush, the last GOP President?

This is the second of three posts assessing the first two years of the Trump Administration. We all seem to be subscribed to the “All Trump News, All the Time” newsfeed. It may be helpful to step back a bit and compare Trump with his last Republican predecessor, George W. Bush. How do the two …

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The Trump Administration Is Trying an End Run Around Revoking California’s Car and Truck Rules

Zeldin’s actions face a major problem: the Congressional Review Act doesn’t apply to California waivers.

Congress Lacks Authority to Review California’s Car Waiver

It’s a complicated issue but the answer is clear: the Congressional Review Act does not apply.

Trump’s Seven Most Anti-Environmental Moves — and How to Push Back

There were dozens of actions, all harmful to the environment. These are the worst of the worst.

The California Car Waiver and the Congressional Review Act

Trump has found a possible way to end run California’s legal arguments for the waiver. But there’s no reason to give up.

Tracking the Trump Administration

Rollbacks of Climate, Energy, and Environmental Policies and Investments

What is Life Like Inside Trump’s EPA?

Three EPA employees talk about DOGE, work anxiety, regulatory rollbacks, and the impact on protecting health and the environment.

Why Isn’t Hydrofluoric Acid Banned at Oil Refineries?

The Torrance Refinery Action Alliance and Rep. Maxine Waters have renewed calls to ban hydrofluoric acid at SoCal refineries. Here’s why and how that could work.

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Significant parts of the GOP seem to be leaving Trump behind on the climate issue.

There are some signs the GOP may finally bestarting to acknowledge the reality of climate change.

They’re almost two years away, but we need to get ready.

House Democrats have power to use appropriations process to stop Trump Administration environmental rollbacks

Here’s what to expect environmentally.

Will resume commercial whaling in July 2019 but only in national waters

Both sets of elections went well for pro-environmental candidates.

What’s the prognosis for the second half of Trump’s term?

How does Trump compare with Bush, the last GOP President?

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Three EPA employees talk about DOGE, work anxiety, regulatory rollbacks, and the impact on protecting health and the environment.

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New CLEE report explores the risks of federal preemption.

Congress was aware that there could be a backlash against environmental standards. It took precautions.

Just as a past dictator rejected modern genetics, Trump rejects climate science. For both, evidence was no match for ideology and ego.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has launched a full-scale attack on climate, air and water pollution.

Thousands of people rallied at more than 100 Stand Up for Science events from Missouri to France. Where will the movement go from here?

The Supreme Court struck down Obama’s powerplant regulation. but it didn’t endorse Trump’s first try either.

The political economy implications of how EV tax credits are distributed

Zeldin’s actions face a major problem: the Congressional Review Act doesn’t apply to California waivers.

It’s a complicated issue but the answer is clear: the Congressional Review Act does not apply.

There were dozens of actions, all harmful to the environment. These are the worst of the worst.

Trump has found a possible way to end run California’s legal arguments for the waiver. But there’s no reason to give up.

Rollbacks of Climate, Energy, and Environmental Policies and Investments

Three EPA employees talk about DOGE, work anxiety, regulatory rollbacks, and the impact on protecting health and the environment.

The Torrance Refinery Action Alliance and Rep. Maxine Waters have renewed calls to ban hydrofluoric acid at SoCal refineries. Here’s why and how that could work.

Don’t let the headlines deceive you. It’s not just the Supreme Court that shapes environmental law.

Private recycling subscription services are helping my family divert our waste, though I wish we didn’t need them.

Analysis of causation under NEPA should be driven by the statute’s purpose of informed decisionmaking.