Nathan Rott
Stories
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Climate
Wildfire season is very busy in the West. Long-term trend paints a worse picture
There are roughly 100 large wildfires burning in the western U.S., including one of the largest in California history. Why so many? Scientists point to climate change and firefighting policies.
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Environment
Why the next president's judicial appointments will impact climate action
The Supreme Court's recent term illustrates the judiciary's outsized role in government's ability to address climate change. The coming election could shape the judicial landscape for decades to come.
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National
Why judicial appointments by the next president are important to climate change law
Due to the litigious nature of environmental and climate law, legal experts say the next president's judicial appointments might be their most consequential actions on climate over the next five years.
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Environment
Environmental Regs Could Change, If Midterms Swing Democrats' Way
Democrats running in some swing races are prioritizing environmental rollbacks and climate denial for the midterm elections. That could mean more oversight if Democrats take over the House.
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Environment
Trump Administration Set To Unveil Its Replacement For Obama's Clean Power Plan
President Trump is expected to announce a new plan this week for regulating carbon emissions from coal plants. It will weaken one of President Obama's signature policies for addressing climate change.
