Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds

Experts warn of ‘attack on Americans’ lungs’ from cuts to health programs, environmental rollbacks and other plans

The Guardian
Red-state Republicans seek climate ‘liability shield’ for fossil fuel industry

If enacted, Utah and Oklahoma measures would restrict litigation against oil companies over role in climate crisis

The Guardian
Outcry as Trump plots the plunder of US forests: "You can almost hear the chainsaws"

Public comments suggest repealing the Clinton-era "roadless rule" is wildly unpopular.

Mother Jones
Warnings of 'Irreversible' Damage From Trump Order to Ravage Alaskan Wilderness for Corporate Profits | Common Dreams

"This isn’t economic growth, it’s a giveaway that puts corporate profit ahead of Alaska’s communities and our environment."

Common Dreams
When He’s Not Busy Censoring Comedians, Brendan Carr Is Eliminating Free Wi-Fi For Poor Rural School Kids

Brendan Carr has received ample attention for his recent failed attempt to ban a comedian and trample the First Amendment, something he’s facing several fledgling investigations over. But tha…

Techdirt
Republicans move to repeal lead limits imposed by Biden-era rules

US government would be prohibited from ever mandating lead pipe replacement or lowering lead limits in water

The Guardian
Trump unravels US climate agenda as he promises to ‘drill, baby, drill’

From declaring a “national energy emergency” to exiting the Paris Agreement, here is everything climate-related Trump did on Day 1.

Grist
Sen. Britt doth protest too much. #GOPHatesEverything
'I Think We Should Kill 'Em All,' GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Says of Palestinians in Gaza

"Any congressional resolutions to censure or expel Ogles?" asked one commentator.

Common Dreams