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Even if Trump doesn’t “cancel” the Paris deal, he could still ruin it
Whatever happens, the U.S. will likely undermine global climate negotiations.
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House Republicans are determined to undo regulations — and block new ones
Targeted rules include protecting streams from coal mining and reducing methane leaks on public land.
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Pruitt plans to “review” California’s car pollution rules
The move could jeopardize states' rights.
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Scott Pruitt falters on basic science at confirmation hearing
He botched the facts on both climate change and lead poisoning.
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In the Trump era, all climate progress will be local
When the federal government is run by climate science deniers, it’s up to cities and states to lead.
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Interior pick Ryan Zinke wants you to know he’s “not a climate scientist expert”
The ol’ GOP excuse makes a comeback.
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What Trump’s Interior pick means for federal lands and national parks
Ryan Zinke will oversee 500 million acres, or 1/5 of the entire United States.
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The exit interview: Ag Secretary Vilsack on Obama’s food legacy
The former Iowa governor argues Obama moved the needle on conservation, collaboration, and climate resiliency.
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Even Rex Tillerson thinks Trump is wrong on climate change
At his confirmation hearing, the secretary of state pick elaborated on his stance.
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10 questions for EPA nominee Scott Pruitt
Here's what senators should ask at the confirmation hearing for Pruitt, Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.