Activists Increase Efforts in Response to Trump's Environmental Policies...Once More

In the United States, green groups are bracing themselves for increased support for fossil fuels and loose regulations during President Trump's second term. This comes as environmental activists collaborate with lawyers and other groups to legally challenge and prevent the implementation of policies that threaten climate protection, air and water quality, and environmental justice programs.

One such group, Earthjustice, is preparing for these legal battles, along with the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Abigail Dillen, Earthjustice's president, has stated that Trump's rollback of environmental justice initiatives puts good health and prosperity out of reach for millions of people.

The Grand Canyon Trust is ready to fight against new efforts to reduce protections for national monuments, such as Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. These federal lands and national monuments may face reduced protections during Trump's second term, as many expect expanded drilling and reduced federal land protections under the Trump administration.

The disbanding of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council via executive order further underscores the administration's disregard for environmental justice. However, public engagement will be crucial in maintaining and strengthening environmental protections. This includes staying informed, supporting legal and advocacy efforts, and urging lawmakers to protect key environmental policies.

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As the administration appoints oil industry figures such as North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary and oil industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary, it is clear that the fight for environmental protection will be a challenging one. But with public support and legal action, there is hope that the progress made in environmental protection will not be undone.