Alex Adams

Before his election, Donald Trump promised oil executives that he would roll back clean energy policies for $1 billion in campaign contributions. Today, he followed through.

The rich will get richer as the rest of us deal with higher bills and more pollution.

The Senate majority released new language in the tax bill that would end incentives for renewable energy and tax wind and solar generation. Together with the largest sale of public lands, this bill will put more money in the pockets of polluters—hurting Americans. www.nrdc.org/press-releas...

National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration The Trump administration told researchers it was “releasing” them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt.

Breaking News: The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the government’s premiere report on the effects of climate change in the U.S.

Trump’s massive power grab over our government is beyond the authority given to the president in our Constitution. Defending our democracy starts with speaking out. Thank you @booker.senate.gov for your leadership.

Senator Cory Booker -- nearly 23 hrs into this -- is more coherent than your average elected official speaking (while seated) at an average legislative hearing.

Even if you haven't been watching all along, dip in for a moment -- he is making considerable sense:

www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...

We Need NOAA Now More Than Ever The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association runs our weather service, manages our fisheries, and conducts critical climate research.

For over 50 years, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has given us the weather service, managed our abundant fisheries, and provided critical climate research. Now, President Trump is slashing the agency and these services are at risk.

Senators standing up for climate...Thank you @kaine.senate.gov and @senatorheinrich.bsky.social!

Trump hints at deep cuts at the EPA, alarming workers and environmental groups President Trump said the head of the EPA is prepared to implement deep staffing and spending cuts as part of the administration's efforts to downsize the executive branch.

My take: "Pulling the nation's environmental stewards off the beat is great for polluters, but it's dangerous for the health of our families..." www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-e...

LCV National Environmental Scorecard Are your members of Congress protecting people and the planet?

Are our members of Congress voting to protect our environment, our democracy, and our communities?

Check out @lcv.org’s Scorecard (out today!) to find out 👇 #LCVScorecard lcv.org/scorecard

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Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits — but there are hurdles President-elect Donald Trump is promising expedited federal permits for energy projects and other construction worth more than $1 billion.

What if someone wants to build a waste incinerator next to Mar-a-Lago or a coal mine next to Bedminster golf course? apnews.com/article/trum...

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