Energy and Environment: A new battle over politics and science could be brewing. And scientists are ready for it

A new battle over politics and science could be brewing. And scientists are ready for it; Facing backlash, Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz withdraws bill to transfer federal land to the states; Senate Republicans suspend committee rules to approve Scott Pruitt, Trump’s EPA nominee; Trump loves pipelines. But he just accidentally froze a bunch of them; Congress and Trump have begun reversing multiple Obama rules on the environment — and more; This lawmaker wants to ease rules on drilling in national parks, and conservationists aren’t happy.; One of House GOP’s first targets for regulatory rollback is top on oil industry’s wish list; Army Corps ordered to issue final Dakota Access pipeline permit, two lawmakers say; Democrats boycott controversial EPA nominee Scott Pruitt’s committee confirmation vote; Neil Gorsuch’s mother once ran the EPA. It didn’t go well.; Ryan Zinke is one step closer to becoming interior secretary; Trump administration lifts temporary freeze on EPA grants; Trump wants to scrap two regulations for each new one adopted; Congress can now start erasing some of Obama’s environmental rules. Here’s what they’re targeting.; Endangered animals are already cut off by a border wall. Trump wants it to be much bigger.; Trump is eager to undo sacred tribal monument, says Orrin Hatch;   With Chris Mooney   A new battle over politics and science could be brewing. And scientists are ready for it Scientists are ready to defend their research -- if they have to. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more » Facing backlash, Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz withdraws bill to transfer federal land to the states Rep. Chaffetz withdrew legislation Thursday that would have transferred 3 million acres of land from federal to state ownership. By Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   Senate Republicans suspend committee rules to approve Scott Pruitt, Trump’s EPA nominee Democrats boycotted Pruitt's confirmation vote for a second day, and their Republican counterparts bypassed their absence. By Brady Dennis and Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   Trump loves pipelines. But he just accidentally froze a bunch of them A leadership change triggers new vacancies on a key energy commission. By Steven Mufson  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Congress and Trump have begun reversing multiple Obama rules on the environment — and more Recent legislative actions and administration statements signal the rare use of the Congressional Review Act. By Juliet Eilperin and Chelsea Harvey  •  Read more »   This lawmaker wants to ease rules on drilling in national parks, and conservationists aren’t happy. An Arizona congressman submitted a resolution that could remove the National Park Service's ability to regulate drilling in dozens of national parks. By Darryl Fears  •  Read more »   One of House GOP’s first targets for regulatory rollback is top on oil industry’s wish list A House resolution would scrap a rule requiring energy companies to disclose business payments they make to foreign governments. By Steven Mufson  •  Read more »   Army Corps ordered to issue final Dakota Access pipeline permit, two lawmakers say The acting secretary of the Army has instructed the Army Corps of Engineers to provide the final permit needed to complete the Dakota Access pipeline, according to two North Dakota GOP lawmakers who support the project. By Juliet Eilperin and Steven Mufson  •  Read more »   Democrats boycott controversial EPA nominee Scott Pruitt’s committee confirmation vote Committee Republicans denounce their Democratic counterparts. By Brady Dennis, Chris Mooney and David Weigel  •  Read more »   Neil Gorsuch’s mother once ran the EPA. It didn’t go well. Anne Gorsuch slashed the EPA's budget, scaled back on fighting polluters and alienated the agency's scientists during her short tenure. By Brady Dennis and Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   Ryan Zinke is one step closer to becoming interior secretary Zinke's nomination to become interior secretary was approved by a Senate committee, placing him one step closer to confirmation by the full body. By Darryl Fears  •  Read more »   Trump administration lifts temporary freeze on EPA grants The White House previously had put a hold on all grants and contracts at the agency. By Brady Dennis  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump wants to scrap two regulations for each new one adopted Budget experts called the order unwieldy and "nonsensical." By Steven Mufson  •  Read more »   Congress can now start erasing some of Obama’s environmental rules. Here’s what they’re targeting. Congress is likely to move quickly. By Chelsea Harvey  •  Read more »   Endangered animals are already cut off by a border wall. Trump wants it to be much bigger. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says hundreds of plant and animal species could be harmed by the border wall. By Darryl Fears  •  Read more »   Trump is eager to undo sacred tribal monument, says Orrin Hatch Former president Barack Obama designated the 1.35 million-acre Bears Ears area as a national monument late last month. By Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   To Your Health Health news and research, in your inbox weekly. Sign Up »         Share Energy and Environment:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Energy and Environment. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. 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