"Justice Department Tosses Trump-Era Environmental Directives"
"The Justice Department has withdrawn a series of Trump-era policies that constrain the agency’s environmental enforcement tools."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 02/05/2021
Environmental Politics
SEJ Calls on U.S. EPA To Renew Commitment for Journalists To Inform Public
February 3, 2021 — SEJ wrote to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Administrator-Designate Michael Regan, calling for the agency to take steps to ensure that journalists are able to effectively convey essential information to the public. The letter says, in part, "We are calling on President Biden and you as Administrator to commit the agency to restoring government openness and transparency, and to respect the vital role that journalists play in our democracy." Read the letter.
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K-Pop For The Planet: Fans Of S Korean Stars Take Up Climate Activism
"From petitioning to save forests to raising cash for disaster victims, a growing army of K-pop fans worldwide has emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change."
Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn., 02/04/2021
"Trump’s Last Minute Flubs Gift Biden Time to Rewrite Regulations"
"Skeptical courts are giving President Joe Biden a window to reopen last-minute rules that the Trump administration tried to rush out to beat a regulatory freeze."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 02/04/2021
"Senate Committee Advances Granholm Nomination To Lead Energy"
"The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 13-4 on Wednesday to advance to the full Senate the nomination of former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) to be secretary of Energy."
Source: The Hill, 02/04/2021
"Biden’s EPA Nominee Vows ‘Urgency’ On Climate Change"
"Michael Regan, President Biden’s choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, told lawmakers Wednesday that he would “restore” science and transparency at the agency, focus on marginalized communities and move “with a sense of urgency” to combat climate change."
Source: Washington Post, 02/04/2021
"Biden Orders Sweeping Review Of Government Science Integrity Policies"
"President Joe Biden today [Jan. 27] created a task force that will conduct a 120-day review of scientific integrity policies across the U.S. government, including documenting instances in which “improper political interference” interfered with research or led to the suppression or distortion of data."
Source: Science, 02/03/2021
Toyota, Fiat Chrysler Quit Trump Effort To Bar Calif. Emissions Rules
"Toyota Motor Corp, Fiat Chrysler and other major automakers said on Tuesday they were joining General Motors in abandoning support for former President Donald Trump’s effort to bar California from setting its own zero emission vehicle rules."
Source: Reuters, 02/03/2021
USDA Nominee Vilsack Clears First Hurdle, Says He Will Focus On Climate
"In a unanimous vote, the Senate Agriculture Committee on Tuesday afternoon advanced Tom Vilsack’s nomination as agriculture secretary, setting him up for a swift confirmation by the U.S. Senate." "If confirmed, he will reprise the role he held for eight years during the Obama administration, this time focusing on supporting and incentivizing farmers, ranchers and foresters to adopt climate-friendly practices".
Source: Washington Post, 02/03/2021
"Vehicle Mile Tax Draws Fresh Attention as Buttigieg Takes Post"
"Pete Buttigieg, confirmed by the Senate Tuesday as transportation secretary, will take office with a funding crisis confronting the nation’s highway system."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 02/03/2021
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