Secreatary Zinke

While we were distracted: White House Orders Up More Logging To Combat Wildfires

Climate, News, Resources, Rights of Nature / December 22, 2018

“While the order lists a number of forest threats made worse by climate change ― drought, disease, insect infestations, invasive species ― it ignores climate change as a whole. That comes as little surprise, given the misinformation and climate change denialism that the administration rolled out in response to the fires in August. All the …

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With a dozen investigations going: Zinke prepares to leave Trump’s Cabinet

Climate, News, Resources, Rights of Nature / November 9, 2018

SWAMP WATCH Zinke prepares to leave Trump’s Cabinet The news comes just a day after Trump told reporters that word on Zinke’s fate may come ‘in about a week.’ By BEN LEFEBVRE and ELIANA JOHNSON 11/08/2018 05:19 PM EST Updated 11/08/2018 08:42 PM EST Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has been exploring potential roles with Fox …

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‘Just Another Totally Normal Day’ in Trump’s Swamp as Interior Secretary Zinke Referred to DOJ by His Own Agency’s Inspector General

Community Rights, News / October 31, 2018

SWAMP WATCH With close to a dozen investigations into Zinke including personal enrichment, misuse of taxpayers $, pay back to donors and cronyism, why is he still here?   ‘Just Another Totally Normal Day’ in Trump’s Swamp as Interior Secretary Zinke Referred to DOJ by His Own Agency’s Inspector General Inspector General Mary Kendall is currently …

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The Trump administration is reportedly following industry “scripts” in rolling back oil and gas drilling restrictions

Climate, News, Resources, Rights of Nature / October 29, 2018

Climate change denier in chief….. The Trump administration is reportedly following industry “scripts” in rolling back oil and gas drilling restrictions It’s loosening environmental regulations to auction off huge amounts of land for drilling. By Emily Stewart Oct 28, 2018, 12:20pm EDT A fracking site in Midland, Texas in 2016.Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images The …

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The ultimate “I don’t give a damn do you….” Trump administration mulls plan to turn West Coast military bases into coal export ports

Climate, Coastal Issues, Health, News, Resources / October 17, 2018

SWAMP WATCH Since when is paying back political donors “national security”? Forest Gump, “you can’t fix stupid”. Daily Kos: Trump administration mulls plan to turn West Coast military bases into coal export ports Just when you think you’ve heard everything, Team Trump comes up with a new plan so incredibly ridiculous and malevolent that it …

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Congress allows parks program (and the Violence Against Women Act) to expire

Climate, News, Rights of Nature / October 3, 2018

  Congress allows parks program to expire over the weekend The lapse in funding leaves many potential projects in limbo. Jenny Rowland Oct 1, 2018, 11:44 am SHARE Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share Landscapes, waterfalls, mountains, wildlife and natural scenery in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. (Credit: Diego Cupolo/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Republican-controlled …

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