Energy and Environment: Hurricanes are moving more slowly — which makes them even more dangerous

Trump officials took actions on energy policies suggested by coal tycoon, documents show; Two of Scott Pruitt's closest aides, also facing scrutiny, are leaving EPA

With Chris Mooney

Hurricanes are moving more slowly — which makes them even more dangerous The storms are dragging out the punishment they deliver to coastlines, research finds. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more » Read more » Trump officials took actions on energy policies suggested by coal tycoon, documents show The Energy Department and EPA took steps within a month similar to Murray Energy chief's ideas to roll back what he called "anti-coal" policies. By Steven Mufson and Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   Two of Scott Pruitt's closest aides, also facing scrutiny, are leaving EPA Sarah Greenwalt and Millan Hupp are the latest in a line of political appointees who have left the agency. By Brady Dennis, Josh Dawsey and Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   EPA did not violate Hatch Act in tweet criticizing Democrats, federal watchdog finds The message in question came April 13 from the EPA's main Twitter account, shortly after former coal and nuclear lobbyist Andrew Wheeler was confirmed as the agency's second-in-command. By Brady Dennis  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT House Republicans attack environmental group over its climate work in China Two House Republicans demand NRDC register as a foreign agent for carrying out environmental work in China. By Steven Mufson and Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   National Park Service chief apologizes for behaving 'in an inappropriate manner' The apology comes after an inspector general's investigation. By Dino Grandoni  •  Read more »   Scott Pruitt had aide do various personal tasks, including hunt for a used Trump hotel mattress The aide told a House panel she tried to get the EPA chief a "Luxury Plush Euro Pillow Top" mattress from the Trump International Hotel in Washington. By Juliet Eilperin, Josh Dawsey and Brady Dennis  •  Read more »   Lobbyist linked to EPA chief's condo rental lobbied agency on behalf of several clients, firm discloses Updated disclosure forms by J. Steven Hart's former law firm show that, contrary to his previous denials, he did lobby the Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of several clients. By Brady Dennis and Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   Facing reassignment under Trump, top Yellowstone official instead retires Daniel Wenk, a highly regarded National Park Service official, hopes to finish key projects, including moving bison to Native American land. By Darryl Fears  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT EPA's Pruitt spent $1,560 on 12 customized fountain pens from Washington jewelry store EPA officials placed the order through the Tiny Jewel Box, which dubs itself Washington's "premier destination for fine jewelry and watches." By Brady Dennis and Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   Trump withdrew from the Paris climate deal a year ago. Here's what has changed. The United States is adrift on climate change. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   Rollback of auto mileage standards advances to White House, bringing conflict with California closer The Trump administration seeks to put a dent in one of Obama's signature achievements on climate and energy security. By Steven Mufson  •  Read more »   Senate Democrats demand EPA IG probe whether Pruitt got improper gift from top aide who scouted apartments, citing new agency emails Three Senate Democrats asked the agency's inspector general to probe whether Pruitt received an improper gift from a top aide who conducted a housing search for him last year. By Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the To Your Health newsletter Health news and research, in your inbox weekly. Sign Up  »

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