Laws & Regulations

"Trump Buyouts Drive Brain Drain At Federal Agencies"

"Federal workers who once held energy and environment positions protecting national parks and public health or trying to bolster the electric grid to avoid disasters are heading for the exit as President Donald Trump’s campaign to shrink the government accelerates."

Source: E&E News, 05/05/2025

Man Accused Of Hacking US Climate Activists Loses UK Extradition Fight

"A judge in the United Kingdom has recommended the extradition of a private investigator to the United States whom the Justice Department accuses of leading a hacking operation that targeted American climate activists."

Source: NPR, 05/05/2025

"Industry Braces For Change As Feds Target Synthetic Food Dyes"

"As synthetic food dyes increasingly come under public and federal scrutiny over health concerns — in part bolstered by the Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, movement — slightly altered flavors in some of Americans’ favorite snacks are just one of the concerns and challenges with switching to dyes made from radishes, cabbages, beets, carrots, butterfly pea flower extract, turmeric, paprika, hibiscus and other natural foods."

Source: The New Lede, 05/05/2025

"Trump Budget Would Decimate Climate, Renewables Funding"

"The White House unveiled a preliminary fiscal 2026 budget Friday, outlining a plan for Congress’ Republican majorities to try to slash funding for climate programs, renewable energy, vulnerable communities and other Democratic-aligned priorities." "The preliminary funding proposal outlines cuts the administration wants for myriad clean energy, climate and environment programs."

Source: E&E News, 05/05/2025

House GOPers Vote To Remove California Fish From Endangered Species List

"House Republicans passed a measure Thursday that would repeal the government’s decision to place California’s longfin smelt, a finger-sized fish, on the endangered species list."

Source: LA Times, 05/02/2025

EPA Cheered For Easing Regulatory “Burdens” On Farmers Using Insecticides

"Farm groups were cheering moves announced this week by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will alter endangered species protections to allow for easier use of certain pesticides in agriculture."

Source: The New Lede, 05/02/2025

"Fate Of California’s Auto Standards Will Come Down To Senate Battle"

"The House of Representatives took a trio of votes this week targeting California’s decades-old authority to enforce its own environmental standards, setting the stage for a significant standoff in the U.S. Senate, where Democrats say Republican leaders would have to defy long-standing congressional order to get the measures passed."

Source: LA Times, 05/02/2025

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