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Think Tanks versus Advocacy Tanks

The mistake is viewing the Heritage Foundation as in some sense the counterpart of RAND, let alone the Harvard Economics Department — rather than being the pro-business counterpart of Sierra Club on environmental issues or of the AFL-CIO on labor issues.

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Crisis at DOJ’s Environment & Natural Resources Division

Guest contributors Sommer Engels, Andrew Mergen, and Justin Pidot write that dismantling ENRD will be disastrous for future administrations, the American people, and even for the Trump Administration.

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.

What Happens If EPA Revokes the Endangerment Finding?

The action would mean full-blown warfare against all things climate.

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.

A Disinformation Deluge on California Policies

Trump and House Republicans are trying to ‘flood the zone’ when it comes to wrongly blaming California environmental regulations for the LA fires.

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.

Think Globally, Act Locally – Personal Environmental Action in the Era of Trump 2.0

AKA it should be much easier to put in a heat pump water heater.

Presidential Blitzkrieg: Good Tactics, Questionable Strategy

Flooding the zone has short-term benefits but possible long-term costs.

All the President’s Men

The people occupying environment and energy positions will be anti-regulatory and pro-fossil fuel.