environmental policy

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to suspend its enforcement of environmental laws indefinitely in light of the ongoing pandemic.

Hell, Meet Our Handbasket

"This has nothing to do with coronavirus. This has everything to do with protecting Big Business."

Trump Suspends Enforcement of EPA Laws, Because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The Canadian government has announced it will ban single-use plastics by 2021. It will examine scientific evidence first to come up with a list of items.

Plastic Ban

"To be honest, as a dad, it’s tough to explain to my kids."

Canada Announces Ban on Single-Use Plastics

Eighteen states are suing to prevent the rollback of Obama-era emissions rules.

States Sue to Stop Trump's EPA From Stripping Vehicle Emissions Rules

“We might not be able to recover from this.”

Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Downplaying Our Involvement in Climate Change is "Simply Irresponsible"

The law would bump the requirement to 60% by 2030, with full compliance by 2045.

California is Considering a Mandate to Make the State's Entire Grid Fossil Fuel Free