To put it in a nutshell, the political base for workplace toxic regulation eroded along with America’s industrial unions. That deprived OSHA of the congressional support it needed to thrive. In the absence of a union revival, the right of workers to be free from toxic hazards is likely to remain an unfulfilled dream.| Legal Planet
¶ London smog has been infamous for centuries, and when 4,000 people died in December 1952, the British government mocked worried meteorologists the same way that climate deniers mock scientists today. | Environmental history
By Paul A. Djupe and Jacob R. Neiheisel [Image credit: earth.org] Ahead of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, nearly 30 religious leaders across a wide range of faith communities gathered to pen a statement pledging to “Actively participate in public discourse on environmental matters, guiding our congregations and institutions to foster resilient […]| Religion in Public
Defying US public opinion that has long favored climate action and environmental protection, Donald Trump, president in 2025, demonstrates how much damage one leader can do when motivated by the ideology of revenge. In only a few months in office, … Continue reading →| Environmental history
An interview with an anonymous guest who hates climate action almost as much as he hates cat ladies.| Legal Planet
To see what would happen to federal climate policy under a government completely controlled by today's hard-right, just take a look at Florida and Texas.| Legal Planet
Trump not only wants to roll back all federal climate policies; he also wants to ramp up fossil fuel production through the roof. A true climate arsonist.| Legal Planet
Trump would face major barriers in trying to repeal Biden's signature climate law. Repeal could be a major economic blow to Red States. But ideology often trumps policy in today's GOP.| Legal Planet
RFK Jr. has said climate change as a serious threat -- but he favors expanded use of natural gas and is dubious about the idea of EPA climate regulations.| Legal Planet