Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
The EPA proposed extending the flaring window for natural gas wells from the current timeframe to 72 hours, estimated to save the industry $2.5 billion over 15 years. The action reduces environmental oversight of natural gas operations. This occurred amid a broader energy price spike, with energy costs rising 10.9% from February to March.
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from enforcing anti-renewable energy policies against members of regional trade groups. Judge Denise Casper ruled that the plaintiffs challenging the policies were likely to succeed on their claims. The court action temporarily halts implementation of the administration's measures that would have hindered renewable energy development.
The Trump administration officially scheduled an oil and gas drilling auction for June 5 in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, allowing companies to bid for drilling rights in the controversial Alaskan wildlife area. This action opens a protected ecosystem to petroleum extraction, impacting wildlife habitat and indigenous communities while advancing domestic oil production.