Protecting our environmental resources and promoting social justice
“The Trump administration has, in many instances, pared back these regulations in favor of more expansive energy extraction policies — often as a direct response to petitions from oil, gas and coal companies. Mr. Trump has argued that supporting the fossil fuel industry strengthens the economy.“ 76 Environmental Rules on the Way Out Under Trump …
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From the Bay Area to the Oregon border, we have 3 full time inspectors due to budget cuts. With a budget surplus, it’s time to hire more staff. ” In 2016, only 1 percent of the illegal industrial and construction storm water pollution cases brought to the state water board resulted in penalties. Six of the …
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From our friends at Mother Jones: http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2017/06/flint-water-crisis-involuntary-manslaughter/ 5 Officials Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in Flint Water Crisis Michigan attorney general files the most serious charges yet against current and former government officials in Flint case. Nathalie BaptisteJun. 14, 2017 1:38 PM Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette on Wednesday charged five current and former government …