National (U.S.)

"U.S. Aid Agency’s Climate Programs Aimed to Curb Migration. Now They’re Gone."

"Aid projects were designed to help Central Americans withstand extreme weather at home. Their end could undercut Trump’s goal of reducing  migration."

Source: NYTimes, 02/10/2025

"Battle Rages Over Proposed Legal Protections For Pesticide Makers"

"Pesticide company efforts to push through laws that could block litigation against them is igniting battles in several US farm states and pitting some farm groups against each other. Laws have been introduced in at least 8 states so far and drafts are circulating in more than 20 states, backed by a deluge of advertising supporting the measures."

Source: The New Lede, 02/10/2025

“We Feel Terrorized”: EPA Employees Decide to Stay or Go Under Trump

"More than 300 career employees at the Environmental Protection Agency have left. Those who remain face a painful decision: resign or work for an administration that plans to radically reshape the EPA while reversing environmental protections."

Source: ProPublica, 02/10/2025

Dirty Toilets, Grumpy Visitors And Vandalism: This Summer In The Parks

"National park visitors could be confronted by "chaos" this summer if the Trump administration does not lift its hold on season hirings — soon —, says former National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis."

Source: National Parks Traveler, 02/07/2025

"CDC Scientific Report Resumes Publication After Unprecedented Pause"

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resumed publishing its weekly scientific report Thursday after an unprecedented pause, but information about the bird flu virus that was supposed to appear remained on hold even as the outbreak spreads."

Source: Washington Post, 02/07/2025

"Scientists On Alert As NOAA Restricts Contact With Foreign Nationals"

"Staff members at a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have been told this week to stop all contact with foreign nationals, including on international treaties and seafood catch limits, stoking confusion and fear among government scientists as the Trump administration begins to shape its vision for their work."

Source: Washington Post, 02/07/2025

"Trump Administration Tells States Billions In EV Charger Money Is On Hold"

"The Trump administration on Thursday told states it was blocking money for electric vehicle chargers, including $71 million for Washington, one of the latest steps by the White House to halt Biden-era funding. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, known as NEVI, was set to dole out a total of $5 billion to states to build charging networks along highways. The Federal Highway Administration previously approved states’ plans for using the money."

Source: Washington State Standard, 02/07/2025

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