Zeldin and Trump Can Block $16 Billion in ‘Gold Bars’ for Climate Organization

Zeldin and Trump Can Block $16 Billion in 'Gold Bars' for Climate Organization

Federal Appeals Court Rules on EPA Funding A federal appeals court recently ruled 2-1, allowing EPA administrator Lee Zeldin the authority to withhold $16 billion in funds, referred to as “gold bars,” that were allocated by the Biden administration prior to his departure. This ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit […]

Court supports Trump in decision to withhold $16 billion in climate funding

Court supports Trump in decision to withhold $16 billion in climate funding

Federal Appeals Court Rules on Trump’s Qi Grants A federal appeals court has overruled a lower court’s decision, clearing the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to temporarily withhold billions in Qi candidate grants. This ruling, issued on Tuesday, came after a D.C. district court had previously granted an injunction preventing the withholding of $16 […]

Court reverses decision blocking EPA’s recovery of climate funds

Court reverses decision blocking EPA's recovery of climate funds

A federal appeals court has overruled a prior decision that blocked the Trump administration from reclaiming billions intended for climate initiatives. The 2-1 ruling from the Federal Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., clears the way for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to potentially revive funds initially disbursed during the Biden administration for environmentally friendly […]

Leading House Committee Begins Investigation Into Climate Activist Group Aiming To Affect Judges

Leading House Committee Begins Investigation Into Climate Activist Group Aiming To Affect Judges

The House Judiciary Committee has initiated an investigation into a group of environmental activists who allegedly influenced judges involved in climate-related cases, according to information from the Daily Caller News Foundation. The Climate Justice Project (CJP), an initiative by the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), is designed to educate about 2,000 judges on the implications of […]

Conservatives disagree on climate investments while Paxton goes after companies.

Conservatives disagree on climate investments while Paxton goes after companies.

Every summer and fall, Southern communities brace themselves for the challenges posed by hurricane season. From Florida to the Carolinas, families engage in rituals of preparation and prayer, and yet, the storms are undeniably intensifying. Flooding has become more severe, and the economic repercussions are mounting each year. In 2024 alone, the U.S. has experienced […]

23 attorneys general urge defunding of controversial climate science institute

23 attorneys general urge defunding of controversial climate science institute

States Push for Action on Environmental Law Institute Lee Zeldin, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator, seems to be intent on dismantling previous climate policies from the Trump era. Recently, nearly half of the state attorneys general have urged him to take action against the Environmental Law Institute, particularly its Climate Justice Project. This initiative […]

The U.S. is regressing on climate policy — here’s how Democrats can fix it

America is moving backward on climate policy — here’s how Democrats can right the ship 

Each week seems to bring fresh news regarding the Trump administration and its Republican allies in Congress, especially concerning their efforts to dismantle climate protections. The most recent controversy involves a surprising proposal that overturns crucial scientific findings related to carbon dioxide emissions, which many argue endangers public health and safety, and stands against most […]