Environmental Politics

"Trump’s Pro-Coal Crusade Hits A Snag In Washington State"

"The DOE just ordered the TransAlta coal plant to keep running. But it has been offline since December, and a new state law would make it too costly to turn back on."

Source: Canary Media, 03/19/2026

"Big Oil Knew It Was Wrecking Louisiana’s Coast, Records Show"

"Now, parish lawsuits, including one in front of the Supreme Court, could make oil giants pay to restore the state’s vanishing marshes."

Source: ExxonKnews, 03/19/2026

Iran War Has US Farmers Worried About Cost And Availability Of Fertilizer

"Tennessee farmer Todd Littleton expects to pay $100,000 more for fertilizer this season, a 40% spike from his bill last year thanks to the war in Iran — and he is scrambling to cover that extra cost."

Source: AP, 03/19/2026

EPA Rolled Back Mercury Regs And Left This Community In Pollution's Path

"Rainbow trout is a prized catch for fisherman on the Northern Cheyenne reservation, in the high plains of southeastern Montana." 

Source: CNN, 03/19/2026

Iran War Shows Relying on Fossil Fuels Is ‘Delusional’: UN Climate Chief

"Price spikes from the war highlight the necessity of the renewable energy transition for stability and national security, the U.N. official says."

"The Iran war’s disruption to the global energy market should be a wake-up call for countries that continue to rely on fossil fuels, said United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell in a speech on Monday.

Source: Inside Climate News, 03/18/2026

Wisc. Senate Sends Gov. $133 Million Package To Combat ‘Forever Chemicals’

"The Wisconsin Legislature sent a $133 million plan to combat contamination from so-called forever chemicals to Gov. Tony Evers for his approval Tuesday, promising an end to years of squabbling between the Democratic governor and Republican lawmakers over the issue."

Source: AP, 03/18/2026

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