With the arrival of spring, the Biden administration is surging forward to finalize a series of significant environmental regulations, part of a broader initiative to counteract climate change and reinforce the United States' environmental policy framework. This regulatory push signifies an active
The health of the air we breathe is a matter of great environmental and public health importance. Its quality can have profound effects on our health and lifespan, particularly in vulnerable communities. A particularly troubling pattern has surfaced where regulatory oversight for air quality may
In a significant legal showdown, the Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) is clashing with the state's Department of Justice over public access to information. This confrontation centers on the environmental repercussions of Teck Coal's operations on Montana's water sources. MEIC is
Stern's Critique of Political Leadership The Illusion of Climate Realism Todd Stern, a key figure in climate diplomacy, has spoken out against leaders who claim to be "realistic" but advocate for a slow approach to decarbonization. Stern argues that this viewpoint is dangerously outdated given the
Issues such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic now have the potential to reshape policies in the US and abroad in 2023. While the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently stated that the end of the pandemic is “in sight,” the same cannot be said about
The Republicans have won by a slim majority in the House of Representatives. Still, journalists and political analysts worldwide rushed to point out that what was initially thought to be a red wave may have turned out to be only a small victory for the party. Nevertheless, the Republican Party has
