Federal laws don’t ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they don’t make it easy
There are some explicit restrictions that prevent loosening of existing environmental standards for clean air and water.
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Environmental protection laws still apply even under national energy emergency − here’s why
President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency does not allow him to waive or ignore all other legal requirements.
Waiting for the federal government to solve the climate crisis is no longer an option
In the wake of the 2024 election, we must engage the private sector and local governments to find climate solutions.
The Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, gutting federal environmental protections
Scrapping the legal precedent could send a 'convulsive shock' to decades of federal regulations
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