Environmental Politics

"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

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