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Breaking Free: Community Power Against Plastic Pollution

Picture walking through a street strewn with plastic bottles, wrappers, and bags—a stark reminder of neglect. Now, envision that same pristine and cared-for street...
HomeRelated News / ArticlesExtreme Weather Strikes the U.S.: Heatwaves, Epic Rains, and Raging Wildfires

Extreme Weather Strikes the U.S.: Heatwaves, Epic Rains, and Raging Wildfires

Imagine the vast Alaskan tundra, home to migrating caribou and polar bears, carved up by oil and gas infrastructure. Picture copper-nickel mines infringing on one of the largest wilderness areas east of the Rockies, a 1.1 million-acre expanse of pristine lakes and forests teeming with loons, wolves, and moose. Envision uranium and coal exploration inching closer to once-protected landscapes, including areas bordering the Grand Canyon. This could become a reality if Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

With a renewed focus on energy dominance, Trump has vowed to “drill, baby, drill,” laying the groundwork for aggressive resource extraction projects. Early plans indicate a radical overhaul of the Department of the Interior, which manages over 500 million acres of public lands, national parks, and wildlife refuges while protecting endangered species. In stark contrast to Joe Biden’s emphasis on safeguarding public lands and transitioning to green energy, Trump’s administration would likely slash regulations, weaken environmental protections, and expand oil and gas development across the American West.

A senior leader at the far-right advocacy group Citizens United, Jorjani is reportedly instrumental in crafting a strategy to reverse Biden-era policies. With a focus on dismantling environmental safeguards and prioritizing resource extraction, Trump’s energy-dominance agenda could reshape some of America’s most iconic landscapes, leaving lasting environmental consequences. Read More

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