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Trump admin sprints to weaken environmental protections during pandemic

by Emily Holden May 12, 2020January 24, 2024

‘There’s a lot they want to get done before the election, just in case.’

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Trump’s EPA halts environmental law enforcement during coronavirus pandemic

by Oliver Milman and Emily Holden March 31, 2020January 24, 2024

The decision has caused an uproar among former agency officials.

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Trump administration manipulated wildfire science to promote logging

by Emily Holden and Jimmy Tobias January 29, 2020January 24, 2024

Emails show Interior appointees crafted a narrative that blamed forest protection efforts for wildfires.

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WiFi, Amazon and food trucks: Trump team’s vision for national parks

by Emily Holden November 7, 2019January 24, 2024

As they open parks for businesses, advisers propose cutting seniors 50% discounts during peak seasons.

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Trump’s Fish and Wildlife pick is entangled with industry

by Jimmy Tobias and Emily Holden September 26, 2019January 24, 2024

Aurelia Skipwith has ties to water interests fighting endangered species protection and worked for ag giant Monsanto.

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Trump administration rolls back methane pollution regulations

by Emily Holden August 30, 2019January 24, 2024

The EPA will reverse Obama-era standards intended to curb leaks of the potent gas that contributes to the climate crisis.

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Automakers follow California, not feds, on mileage standards

by Emily Holden August 23, 2019January 24, 2024

Obama-era official says companies will reduce emissions rather than deal with regulatory uncertainty.

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