Previous Legal and Political News 2025

‘Paranoia and distrust’: How Trump’s Mass Firing of Government Watchdogs Will Affect Climate Policy 01-29-25

Experts fear the president will replace the fired inspectors general with loyalists who will turn a blind eye to corruption. Read more

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Trump Leaving the Paris Agreement is ‘mostly symbolic.’ What Does it Actually Mean? 01-23-25

The biggest impact on global emissions will be from the new president’s deregulatory agenda. Read more

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Joe Biden Was America’s First Climate President. Did it Matter? 01-17-25

The outgoing Democrat’s climate agenda was a surprising success — and a cautionary tale. Read more

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The American Climate Corps is Over. What Even Was It? 01-15-25

Biden’s green jobs program was never what it seemed. Now it’s shutting down before Trump takes office. Read more

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Altadena Has Avoided California’s Fire Insurance Hell. That Won’t Last. 01-14-25

As they rebuild, residents of the middle-class enclave could face steep price hikes. Read more

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California and Environmental Groups Sued Exxon Over Plastics. Now Exxon is Striking Back. 01-07-25

In a retaliatory lawsuit, Exxon says claims against it are motivated by “sordid for-profit incentives and outright greed.” Read more

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House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land 01-03-25

The newly elected Speaker said the party would make it a priority to “restore America’s energy dominance. Read more