Environmental activists are shocked by the Trump administration’s announcement regarding greenhouse gas regulations.
The Trump administration is planning to roll back pollution regulations that require energy companies to limit greenhouse gas emissions. This has sparked significant concern among environmental activists, who are calling the announcement “terrifying.” During a speech at an auto dealership in Indiana, Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealed a proposal […]
21 states advise JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon and BlackRock’s Larry Fink to abandon ‘woke’ environmental objectives
On Tuesday, almost 20 states expressed their concerns to top executives of major financial firms, such as Larry Fink from BlackRock and Jamie Dimon from JPMorgan. They urged these leaders to abandon “woke investment” practices aimed at environmental goals if they wish to continue operating within these states. A letter signed by 26 state finance […]
Netflix reviving ‘Captain Planet’ to promote environmental themes to a new generation of children
Captain Planet Gets a Live-Action Revival “Captain Planet and The Planeteers” was an animated series that aired from 1990 to 1996, reaching over 100 countries. The show was created by Ted Turner, a media entrepreneur with a strong environmental agenda, along with co-founder Barbara Pyle, who is also known for her work in establishing one […]
Newsom changes California’s environmental regulations to tackle the housing crisis.
California’s Democratic Governor, Gavin Newsom, made a significant move in late June by approving changes to the state’s elaborate environmental regulations, a tactic reminiscent of Donald Trump’s approach. This decision modified the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which has roots in the 1970s and has often burdened developers and homeowners with long and costly environmental […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Eliminates All DEI and Environmental Justice Criteria from Grants
Trump Administration Shifts Away from DEI and Climate Policies The Trump administration has decided not to enforce the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements that were part of the previous Biden administration’s initiatives. This announcement was made by Sean Duffy on Wednesday. According to Duffy, the previous administration left behind a substantial backlog of grant […]
Companies and environmental advocates aim to halt New York’s Empire Wind One offshore wind initiative
It’s uncharted territory out there. In an unusual collaboration, businesses and environmentalists are coming together in court to protest a significant offshore project in New York, claiming it threatens both commercial fishing and local marine ecosystems. “A decade ago, we warned about the effects on fishermen and fisheries, but the state ignored us,” stated Bonnie […]
Wealthy Travelers Can Now Donate Tax-Free Directly To Their Preferred Environmental Activists
Climate Rebellion Secures Tax-Exempt Status The climate protest group, Climate Rebellion, announced on Tuesday that it has been designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS, enabling it to provide tax-exempt donations to environmental activist organizations. Michael Greenberg, the group’s founder, remarked that this status allows such organizations to “level up and reach maximum power […]
Newsom approves major reductions to important California environmental review legislation
California Governor Signs Major Housing Law California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted a new law aimed at reducing the state’s environmental review processes, with the intention of easing the housing crisis and addressing the budget deficit. This legislation is part of the 2025-2026 state budget and includes two significant bills, AB 130 and SB 131. […]
California Lifts Environmental Limits on City Housing
On Monday, California lawmakers made a significant move by passing a law that eases restrictions on urban “infill” development, including changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). According to calmators.org: The newly passed State budget-related housing bill indicates that the CEQA will no longer pose a major hurdle for urban housing projects in California. […]
Lawsuit addresses environmental issues at immigrant detention center in the Everglades
Several environmental organizations initiated a federal lawsuit on Friday, claiming that officials failed to evaluate the ecological effects of constructing the Wannial Catraz, an immigrant detention center located near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Reserve. The action, brought by Everglades Friends and the Center for Biodiversity in the Southern District of Florida, seeks to […]