Gautam Jain, Columbia University As the U.S. prepares for another Trump administration, one area unambiguously in the incoming president’s crosshairs is climate policy. Although he has not released an official climate agenda, Donald Trump’s playbook from his last stint in the Oval Office and his frequent complaints about clean energy offer some clues to what’s […]
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Trump’s election could reverse key climate policies
The election of Donald Trump as President and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Senate could reverse key national climate policies, impacting greenhouse gas reductions from the Inflation Reduction Act, electric power plant pollution, methane leaks, and fuel-efficient vehicles.
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Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leader
Despite Democrats investing billions to highlight Trump’s threat to democracy and economic policies, voters remained unmoved, leading Trump to win the popular vote, marking a Republican first in two decades.
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Republicans seize majority in Michigan House, ending Democrats’ historic trifecta
Republicans now control the Michigan House, impacting Governor Whitmer’s plans as she faces challenges in her last two years.
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Analysis: What Trump could mean for democracy and the environment
Environmental and justice advocates worry about Trump’s potential return, citing his rollback of 125 environmental rules and Project 2025’s threat to enforcement and PFAS regulations.
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How Michigan pro-environment candidates and issues fared in the 2024 election
Economic issues and Gaza worked against Kamala Harris and other Democrats as more voters stayed home in Detroit than in 2020.
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What we’re reading: Trump triumphs, climate takes a backseat
The return of Trump to the White House could stall U.S. climate progress, while Michigan’s outdated building codes, Ford’s electric F-150 production pause, a controversial biogas plant and a copper mining plan in the U.P. are raising environmental concerns.
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Trump’s comeback victory, after reshaping his party and national politics, looks a lot like Andrew Jackson’s in 1828
Donald Trump’s potential 2024 return mirrors Andrew Jackson’s era, as Trump, having faced many probes and scandals, has redefined the GOP, granting him wide authority to push his policies.
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Slotkin and Rogers locked in fierce battle for Michigan Senate seat
In Michigan’s Senate race, Democrat Elissa Slotkin leads, but Republican Mike Rogers is catching up, drawing funders’ interest due to Trump’s influence in the state.
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You voted, Detroit!
Planet Detroit reporters hit the polls to chat with voters on election day. We discovered that environmental protections were pivotal for some, while others voted based on personal motivations. Some expressed allegiance to former President Trump, and others stressed the importance of safeguarding the environment for future generations. Still others came to the polls to […]