The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID has done more than cut off life-saving humanitarian assistance. It has also eliminated funding for environmental protection and conservation work in dozens of countries, with many programs now being forced to shut down.
Watchdog groups and tech giants want more clean energy. But some fear the utility is pursuing a big fossil-gas expansion plan outside of public scrutiny instead.
The plans, created to protect government assets from climate change and save taxpayers money, remain online. It's unclear what Trump will do with them.
Presidents have long used coal miners as political props. Yet federal policies have done little to improve their lives, and some things have actually gotten worse.
In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked funding from universities. The shockwaves will be felt worldwide.