Trump Finally Picks a Science Adviser And Scientists Seem Relieved
"Kelvin Droegemeier, a well-regarded meteorologist, has a long research record. But his views on climate change are not well known."
Source: NY Times, 08/02/2018
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White House To Propose Weaker Auto Emissions Rules, Overriding Calif.
"The Trump administration on Thursday will move to revoke California’s authority to set its own strict tailpipe emissions rules and mandate the sale of electric vehicles, as it proposes weakening Obama-era federal fuel efficiency standards."
Source: Reuters, 08/02/2018
"Trump EPA Celebrates Cleaner Air While It Rolls Back Regulations"
"The Trump administration is touting strides in cleaning up America’s air, even as it works to roll back Obama-era mandates curbing pollution from power plants, automobiles and oil wells."
Source: Bloomberg, 08/01/2018
"US Says Driving Would Be Riskier If Fuel Standards Tougher"
"The Trump administration says people would drive more and be exposed to increased risk if their cars get better gas mileage, an argument intended to justify freezing Obama-era toughening of fuel standards."
Source: AP, 08/01/2018
"Congress Passes Flood Insurance Extension, Again Punting Reforms"
"The Senate on Tuesday passed a short-term extension of the federal flood insurance program, sending it to President Trump for his signature hours before an Aug. 1 deadline."
Source: Washington Post, 08/01/2018
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid To Halt Kids' Climate Change Case
"The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to put the brakes on a lawsuit filed by young activists who have accused the U.S. government of ignoring the perils of climate change."
Source: Reuters, 07/31/2018
Trump Admin: Keystone XL Would Have No Major Impact On Nebraska
"A new planned route for the Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska would not have a major impact on the state’s water, land or wildlife, according to an updated environmental study produced by the Trump administration."
Source: AP, 07/31/2018
"Trump’s Uranium Review Rattles Nuclear Utilities"
"The Trump administration’s hard look at uranium imports is already rattling nuclear utilities’ fuel-purchasing decisions."
Source: Bloomberg, 07/31/2018
"Proposed Changes To Endangered Species Act Would Impact National Parks"
"Rule changes the Trump administration is proposing for the Endangered Species Act, though not expected to directly impact species inside the National Park System, would have indirect impacts that could jeopardize plant and animal species and in the long-run could affect visitors' experiences, according to experts well versed in how the act functions."
Source: National Parks Traveler, 07/30/2018
"Pruitt’s Successor Wants Rollbacks, Too. And He Wants Them to Stick."
"In his first three weeks on the job, Andrew Wheeler, the acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency, has sought to halt two major efforts by his predecessor, Scott Pruitt, to roll back environmental regulations, arguing that the policies are legally vulnerable, according to people who have heard his reasoning."
Source: NY Times, 07/30/2018
