Trump Attacks On ‘Climate Alarmism’ Have Already Transformed US Science
"Experts say the cuts to the federal workforce and climate science funding could cause decades of loss in human knowledge and discovery."
Source: Washington Post, 12/24/2025
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"Trump May Give 775 Acres of a Federal Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX"
"The Trump administration is considering giving nearly 800 acres of land in a federal wildlife refuge in Texas to SpaceX, the rocket and satellite maker run by Elon Musk, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times."
Source: NYTimes, 12/24/2025"U.S. Takes a Step Toward Approving Seabed Mining in International Waters"
"The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it had received an application for seabed mining exploration in international waters, the first in its effort to encourage the controversial industry."
Source: NYTimes, 12/24/2025"The Legal Battle Bogging Down Massachusetts’ Plan To Ditch Gas"
"Two years ago, Massachusetts regulators created a framework for phasing out the use of natural gas in buildings — a groundbreaking move for the state’s decarbonization efforts. Today, however, momentum has slowed as gas companies clash with lawmakers, regulators, and advocates on a fundamental question: Are utilities legally obligated to provide gas service to any consumer who wants it?"
Source: Canary Media, 12/24/2025"Mike Lee Goes After Filibuster Over Permitting"
"A key player in Congress’ permitting reform negotiations is calling for the Senate to eliminate the filibuster in order to pass a deal after Senate Democrats signaled Monday that they are stepping back from the discussions."
Source: E&E News, 12/24/2025"Critical Mineral Bauxite Boom Pollutes Water And Crops In Guinea"
"In West Africa's Guinea, villagers say mining for the critical mineral bauxite has polluted water and decreased crop yields."
Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn., 12/24/2025"‘Bonkers’: DOI Letter Halts All Five In-Progress Offshore Wind Farms"
"The Interior Department announced Monday it is pausing leases for all five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in America, citing unspecified issues of national security."
Source: Canary Media, 12/23/2025BLM Makes More Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Available For Energy, Mining
"The Trump administration is planning on making more acres of public land available for energy and mineral development in eight Western states, a move worrying environmentalists watching for the declining population of greater sage-grouse."
Source: Utah News Dispatch, 12/23/2025"Tennessee Dem Looks To Turn Pipeline Fight Into House Victory"
"A Memphis state lawmaker who rose to national prominence protesting against gun violence is hoping to elevate that battle — and his environmental justice fights — to the U.S. House."
Source: E&E News, 12/23/2025"Interior Energy Boss Exits, Unexpectedly"
"The Interior Department confirmed Friday that Leslie Beyer, who has led the agency’s energy programs on public lands and waters since her Senate confirmation in September, has left the agency."
Source: E&E News, 12/23/2025US Denies Okinawa Prefecture Base Access For ‘Forever Chemicals’ Tests
"U.S. Forces Japan has denied Okinawa prefecture’s requests to test for so-called “forever chemicals” at three U.S. military bases, citing insufficient evidence that the facilities are sources of contamination."
Source: Stars and Stripes, 12/23/2025"Senate Democrats Cut Off Permitting Talks After Trump’s Wind Farm Pause"
"Senate Democrats say they will walk away from talks about legislation to speed up energy and infrastructure construction unless the Trump administration reverses its latest attack on wind power."
Source: The Hill, 12/23/2025"Another Trump Financial Conflict, This Time With Nuclear Power"
"Trump Media plans to merge with a company developing nuclear fusion technology, putting the president’s financial interests in competition with other energy companies over which his administration holds sway."
Source: NYTimes, 12/22/2025"At FEMA, $900 Million In Grants, Loans Awaits Noem’s Approval"
"More than $900 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants and loans are awaiting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s approval under her controversial policy of personally reviewing major expenditures, an agency source told The Hill."
Source: The Hill, 12/22/2025"Groups Express Alarm About Mike Lee Lands Amendment"
"The Senate may vote on an amendment to spending legislation that critics say could lead to public lands sales."
Source: E&E News, 12/22/2025
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