Democrats say that there is bipartisan support to reduce red tape but that environmental regulations shouldn’t be weakened to speed up the permitting process.
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Republican Congressman Urges Colleagues to Act on Climate Change
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says that Republican members of Congress need to “acknowledge reality” and do more to raise awareness about climate change.
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White House Pick for Top Science Spot Stresses Science Integrity
At his Senate confirmation hearing, Kelvin Droegemeier, Trump’s choice to head the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, discussed plans to tackle the nation’s scientific challenges.
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Illegal Seafood Supply Chains Can Now Be Tracked by Satellite
Researchers pinpoint more than 10,000 likely transfers of catches between fishing vessels and cargo ships at sea. Knowing where these transfers occur can help officials crack down on illegal activity.
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Youth Urge Action on Climate Change and Environmental Justice
Marches on Saturday in Washington, D. C., and other cities spring from “a sliver of hope left” to act against climate change.
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Meeting the Mineral Needs of the United States
A recent report points out where the United States is most dependent on mineral imports and highlights some ways for reducing this dependence.
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New EPA Head Says His Priorities Include Regulatory Relief
Andrew Wheeler brings a new tone and a vow of openness to the agency. However, he plans to pursue the same goal as his predecessor, which could weaken environmental regulations.
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Environmentalists Are Glad Pruitt Is Out but Worry What’s Next
With Scott Pruitt’s resignation, EPA deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist, takes charge and is likely to continue the same deregulation and antienvironment policies.
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Trump’s Ocean Policy Order Draws Ire from Conservation Groups
The executive order gives nods to science and the environment but focuses on resource development and national security.
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Congressman Renews Call for EPA Administrator to Resign
In an interview with Eos, Rep. Don Beyer, the second-highest-ranking Democrat on the House Science Committee, details why he calls Pruitt “an embarrassment” to the Trump administration.