Carol Linnitt is a journalist, editor, illustrator and co-founder of The Narwhal. Her reporting on energy and environmental politics has appeared in VICE Canada, The National Observer, Academic Matters and The Tyee.
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.