Podcast: Troubled Climate for Trump’s First Earth Day
The Big Story, Episode 50
President Donald Trump is moving on several fronts to deregulate environmental protection, prompting some states to intervene. But deep EPA budget cuts will get tamed by Congress, and the U.S. might stay with the Paris climate accord; even business leaders and conservative voters worry the anti-green push has gone too far, CQ Roll Call’s Mike Magner and Jeremy Dillon explain.
Show Notes:
Trump’s Executive Actions Bring Progressives Back to Earth
Some GOP Lawmakers Push Back Against EPA Cut
— U.S. EPA (@EPA) April 17, 2017
Yesterday @EPAScottPruitt talked to miners in Sycamore, Pennsylvania. Watch what he had to say. https://t.co/XjqOjxnh7D #EPABack2Basics
— U.S. EPA (@EPA) April 14, 2017
Chicago announces city buildings will shift to 100% renewable energy by 2025, affects more than 900 govt buildings https://t.co/RVbWaI0pXX
— Jeremy Dillon (@jeremydillonCQ) April 10, 2017
Trump nominates Dan R. Brouillette, senior VP and head of public policy for USAA, as deputy energy secretary, WH announces @CQnow
— Jeremy Dillon (@jeremydillonCQ) April 3, 2017
Group of 12 Senate Dems write @EPAScottPruitt in support of auto emission standards for light duty vehicles https://t.co/H6xY0aQdGX @CQnow
— Jeremy Dillon (@jeremydillonCQ) March 7, 2017
