If Donald Trump wins re-election, Project 2025 has a detailed plan to reshape federal environmental policies.
Michelle Nijhuis and Erin X. Wong report for High Country News.
In short:
- Project 2025 proposes significant reductions in federal environmental protections and workforce.
- The plan includes expanding oil and gas leases and reviving the "Trump-era Energy Dominance Agenda."
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could see major staff cuts and office closures, impacting its ability to enforce environmental laws.
Key quote:
"We must go to work on Day One to deconstruct the Administrative state."
— Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise
Why this matters:
Project 2025 is a conservative blueprint aiming to overhaul public lands, water, and wildlife protections if Trump gets another shot at the White House. It's not just about loosening a few regulations; it's a full-on demolition of decades of progress in conservation. Read more: A western rebellion comes of age. And rage.
