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How Mother’s Day Legal Action Changed Climate Justice Forever, Sustainable Action Now is Honoring 14 Years of Youth-Led Climate Justice By Our Children’s Trust

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Fourteen years ago, something remarkable happened that forever reshaped the landscape of environmental justice. It didn’t begin in a courtroom or a government chamber—it began on Mother’s Day weekend in 2011, when a small group of legal visionaries and determined young people came together with one unshakable belief: our children have the right to a […]

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The Senate’s Motion Vote on EPA’s Rubber Tire Manufacturing Emission Standards and What It Means for Environmental Justice

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The battle for environmental justice is being fought on many fronts, and recently, the U.S. Senate took a significant step that could have long-lasting implications on air quality and public health. On [Date], the Senate passed a motion vote to disapprove the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the National Emission Standards

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Sustainable Action Now Report is Analyzing the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

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As the Trump administration completes its first 100 days, significant policy shifts have emerged across various sectors. This report examines key actions and their implications, emphasizing areas of concern and potential avenues for advocacy. 1. Criminal Legal System: Rollbacks and Reversals The administration has initiated several measures that may reverse progress in criminal justice reform:

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Setting the Record Straight as FEMA is Cleared of Political Bias in Hurricane Relief Investigation

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In an era where trust in public institutions often feels like it’s hanging by a thread, clear-eyed facts matter more than ever. That’s why it’s important to pause and pay attention when an investigation sheds light on claims of political retaliation — especially in the wake of a natural disaster. A recent probe into the

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Sustainable Action Now: Climate Governance in Crisis — Senator Rubio Dismantles the Office of Global Change

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April 26, 2025 — A Sustainable Action Now Report In a stunning move that has sparked widespread concern among environmental advocates, scientists, and international diplomats, Senator Marco Rubio has ordered the dismantling of the Office of Global Change (OGC)—a little-known yet pivotal arm of the U.S. State Department responsible for overseeing and coordinating American participation

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The White House Considers Lifting Sanctions on Russian Energy Assets Amid Growing Debate

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In an unprecedented move, the White House is currently embroiled in a complex and high-stakes debate regarding the future of sanctions on Russian energy assets, particularly focusing on the Nord Stream pipeline. This debate brings together a diverse range of voices from both the public and private sectors, with notable figures such as Steve Witkoff,

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Burgum’s Concern Over the ‘War on Mining’ and the Need for Strong Leadership in Tariff Negotiations with China

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Ahead of upcoming tariff negotiations with China, Governor Doug Burgum expressed his concerns over what he calls the “war on mining.” According to Burgum, the mining industry has faced increasing challenges due to restrictive policies that hinder growth and innovation, especially as global demand for minerals continues to rise. However, Burgum remains optimistic about the

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Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release of Climate and Infrastructure FundsRuling delivers sharp rebuke to Trump-era freeze: “The president does not have unfettered power to hamstring in perpetuity”

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In a landmark decision that could have sweeping implications for environmental policy and federal spending authority, a U.S. federal judge has ordered the immediate thaw and release of billions in climate and infrastructure funds that were previously stalled under former President Donald Trump’s administration. The court found that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority by unilaterally

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Trump’s Economic Tumult Tests the Oil Industry’s PatienceThe president’s trade war has unnerved investors and executives — and could undermine his pledge to unleash “energy dominance.”

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When President Donald Trump took office, he made a bold promise to usher in an era of “American energy dominance.” Backed by sweeping deregulation, expanded drilling permits, and an aggressive stance toward fossil fuel exports, the administration positioned the oil and gas industry at the center of its economic revival plan. But several years later,

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Controversial Pick for U.S. Land Management Steps Down

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A shift in leadership plans at the Interior Department. Kathleen Sgamma, the Trump administration’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), has officially withdrawn her candidacy following renewed scrutiny over past remarks. Her decision comes after the resurfacing of a 2021 memo in which she criticized former President Donald Trump’s actions surrounding the

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Trump Moves to Hobble Major US Climate Change Study

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In a significant shift in U.S. climate policy, former President Donald Trump has taken steps to severely reduce funding for one of the country’s most vital climate change studies, the National Climate Assessment (NCA). This move threatens to undermine a key tool designed to assess and understand the growing threats posed by rising global temperatures,

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Trump’s new goal: Revive a major climate pollutant that power markets have turned against

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Trump’s New Goal: Revive a Major Climate Pollutant That Power Markets Have Turned Against In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has set his sights on reviving the coal industry, despite significant shifts in both market dynamics and climate concerns. Trump’s new goal? To bring back coal as a cornerstone of America’s

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Sustainable Action Now: From Pro-Climate Republican to ‘One of the Trump Disruptors’ – The Rise of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

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In the ever-changing landscape of American politics, where party lines often blur and ideologies shift unexpectedly, few political figures have embodied such a dramatic transformation as Lee Zeldin, the newly appointed Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump. Once heralded as a Republican with a strong commitment to pro-environment policies, Zeldin’s

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