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Trump’s climate policy legacy has lasting effects at home and globally
Former President Trump’s environmental policies, including exiting the Paris Agreement and rolling back more than 100 regulations, continue to influence climate efforts both in the U.S. and internationally.
In short:
- Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and his regulatory rollbacks have had enduring impacts, inspiring similar actions by populist leaders worldwide.
- His administration appointed conservative judges, including three Supreme Court justices, who have ruled against federal environmental regulations, complicating Biden’s efforts to reverse Trump’s policies.
- Trump’s rhetoric has fueled skepticism about climate policies, influencing political movements in Europe to weaken climate commitments.
Key quote:
“The Trump administration was the most anti-environmental, anti-climate, anti-public health administration we’ve ever had, by far.”
— Tiernen Sittenfeld, senior vice president for government affairs at the League of Conservation Voters
Why this matters:
Trump’s policies have undermined global climate efforts and set a legal precedent that hampers future regulatory actions. These changes pose significant challenges to achieving long-term climate goals and protecting public health.
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Fighting for greener homes despite HOA restrictions
In a suburban D.C. community, Joseph Schiarizzi's garden rebellion against his homeowners association emphasizes the growing conflict between eco-conscious homeowners and HOA rules.
In short:
- Americans are increasingly clashing with homeowners associations over environmentally friendly home updates like solar panels and native gardens.
- Some states are enacting laws to empower homeowners against HOAs that block eco-friendly changes.
- Homeowners, through persistence and legal strategies, are finding ways to assert their rights against restrictive HOA policies.
Key quote:
"I’m very fortunate that my career and life are very flexible, I have a lot of tenacity and make time for this."
— Joseph Schiarizzi, software engineer and garden enthusiast
Why this matters:
As environmental awareness grows, homeowners are seeking to make their living spaces more sustainable. These efforts often clash with HOA regulations, highlighting a broader tension between individual environmental initiatives and community standards.
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Armine Yalnizyan: We should listen to insurance industry on climate change
Whatever happened to ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’ asks Armine Yalnizyan. Instead we spend billions to help people side-swiped by natural disasters.
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Armine Yalnizyan: We should listen to insurance industry on climate change
Whatever happened to ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’ asks Armine Yalnizyan. Instead we spend billions to help people side-swiped by natural disasters.
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As climate shocks multiply, designers seek holy grail: Disaster-proof homes
The homebuilding industry has been slow to adopt changes that can better protect against extreme weather. Some architects are showing what’s possible.
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Climate change is fueling an insurance crisis. There’s no easy fix
The climate crisis is fueling an insurance crisis, leaving homeowners struggling to find affordable coverage. Yet policymakers have few easy fixes at their fingertips.
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Biden adopts new green building energy standards for housing
The Biden administration has announced a plan to adopt new building energy standards for homes built and financed by the federal government, a move that officials said will result in energy savings of more than 35% for families.
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