Activists Fight Back Against Trump's Environmental Policies...Once More

In the event of a second term for President Trump, several environmental groups in the United States are gearing up for legal fights against policies that could favor fossil fuels and loosen regulations.

One such group is the Union of Concerned Scientists, who have announced their intent to take legal action against environmentally harmful policies if Trump begins a second term. They oppose efforts to hide damaging data and roll back climate protections.

The Grand Canyon Trust is also ready to fight new efforts to reduce protections for national monuments, such as Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. These federal lands, which have previously benefited from increased protections, may again face reduced protections under a second Trump term.

EarthTalk®, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organisation, is another group preparing for potential changes. To learn more about EarthTalk®, visit their website or send questions to [email protected]. To donate to EarthTalk®, visit their website as well.

The appointments of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary and oil industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary have reinforced fears of cuts to emissions regulations and clean energy funding. Burgum supports more domestic oil production, which could slow a shift to renewables.

These appointments are part of Project 2025, a conservative policy framework that aims to roll back clean energy initiatives and climate policies. Environmental groups, including Earthjustice, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), have histories of successful lawsuits and are among those preparing for legal challenges.

As the potential for a second Trump term approaches, environmental groups are bracing for policies that could have significant impacts on the environment and climate. With legal challenges in the works and public support for environmental causes growing, it remains to be seen how these developments will unfold.