Trump administration appoints climate skeptic for a leading post at NOAA
David Legates has a long history of questioning established climate science.
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Trump approves plan to open oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
This pristine landscape could be irrevocably damaged by an industry we're trying to move away from.
Most Americans agree the government should do more on climate change
The issue will likely play a big role in the upcoming presidential election.
Trump continues to weaken environmental regulations in the United States
New projects won't need to go through an environmental review amid the coronavirus pandemic, while EPA limits air quality controls.
WHO starts global response project for COVID-19. But the US doesn’t want to participate
Trump administration won't get involved in the new initiative
Despite an increasing need, school meals are getting less healthy in the US
The Trump administration is proposing new rules to make meals less healthy.
US has to increase testing before opening up the economy, Harvard argues
Testing capacity has to increase to five million tests a day by early June, and 20 million a day by ...
Don’t bail out fossil fuel companies, Democrat lawmakers insist
There's still a climate emergency to fix after this. So why support fossil fuel companies?
New York makes face masks mandatory, but US guidance remains erratic
Governor Cuomo ordered all people to wear face-covering in public
Trump halts funding to World Health Organization
US President questions the organization for "covering up" spread of the virus.
Fauci: Reopening the US by May 1st is “overly optimistic”
States don't yet have the testing and contact tracing capacity needed for such a decision.
Is Trump preparing to Fire Anthony Fauci?
Anthony Fauci has become the voice of reason in the coronavirus outbreak, but Trump recently retweeted #FireFauci.
It never happened before: All 50 states in the US are simultaneously under disaster declaration
It's the first time in history this has happened
Trump gives signal for moon mining with new decree
US shows a pro-business approach regarding space resources.
US should consider national lockdown, top infectious disease expert suggests
More than 30 states have issue stay-at-home orders, but it's not enough.
Trump gives companies “license to pollute” amid coronavirus outbreak
EPA implements sweeping relaxation of environmental regulations
A graphic timeline of Trump’s statements on the coronavirus
This is a simple timeline of Donald Trump's quotes imposed over the number of coronavirus cases in the US. This ...
Americans have big misperceptions on climate change, new survey shows
People recognize the climate crisis but fail to understand key elements
Trump begins process to exit Paris Agreement, ignoring climate emergency
No country was allowed to withdraw for three years
Politically incorrect speakers are seen as more authentic
But this kind of language also poses risks.
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