Essays on EPA
One day after the CARES Act passed, the 26th of March, the Environmental Protection Agency (from now on referred to as the EPA) suspended its enforcement of environmental laws. This means that during the state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic companies will not face any sanction for polluting (Oliver Milman, 2020). The details...
When Obama and his team officially launched the Clean Power Plan, there was a lot of push back and resistance from places like Oklahoma who depend deeply on coal. The Clean Power Plan was put in place to decrease the amount of carbon dioxide that was being emitted by power generators. The EPA’s overall approach...
In the last decade, the need for developing climate action strategy has become increasingly apparent for coastal regions. Rising sea levels and increasing temperatures threaten residents, ecosystems, infrastructure, and even tourism revenue. With nearly 195 miles of coastline, Boston appears extremely vulnerable to complications related to climate change. Policymakers at all levels are beginning to...
