“Defending the EPA: A Look Back at the Fight Against Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks”

The Trump administration’s impact on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been a topic of concern for many environmental advocates and former EPA employees. In early 2017, a resistance organization was formed by EPA alumni to defend the agency’s mission and integrity in the face of the administration’s environmental policies.

The organization fact-checked the administration’s environmental protection claims, provided critical information to reporters and lawmakers, and worked to mobilize support for the EPA’s work. However, with the Biden-Harris administration taking office, there was hope for a return to normalcy and a continuation of the EPA’s mission.

Now, as the possibility of another Trump administration looms, there is concern about the potential impact on the EPA and environmental protections. Project 2025, a conservative blueprint that would dismantle the EPA’s expertise and shift environmental decision-making to state governments, is a looming threat.

The article “Lessons for the Next Resistance” highlights the challenges faced during the Trump administration’s tenure and the efforts made to defend environmental protections. The changing landscape of environmental policy and the uncertain future of the EPA under a potential second Trump term raise questions about the power of facts, the role of Congress, and the agency’s ability to fulfill its statutory duties.

As the rules of environmental protection continue to evolve, it is crucial to reflect on past challenges and prepare for potential future battles to protect the environment and public health.