Category Archives: Environment

The World Reacts To The US Abandoning the Paris Accord

Posted on June 5, 2017 by David Posnett

Half a dozen world leaders lambasted Mr. Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement this week sent shockwaves through global diplomacy. Former policy experts warned that Trump’s decision to divorce the US from the … Continue reading →

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America Tells Trump To F^%$ Off!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by David Posnett

More than 1,000 U.S. State and Local governments, college and university leaders, companies and investors let the rest of the world know that America is still with the Paris Accord, ignoring Mr. Trump’s irresponsible action last week.  The letter sent … Continue reading →

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Trump has damaged America, not the environment

Posted on June 3, 2017 by David Posnett

Tobias Stone Posted on The Medium Jun 2 Trump has spent his life being powerful just because he is rich. And in America, wealth is everything. If you’re rich you are powerful and revered. The American Dream was never about becoming … Continue reading →

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President Trump’s Paris decision will live in infamy

Posted on June 1, 2017 by David Posnett

Slamming the global environment BY  FRED KRUPP NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Thursday, June 1, 2017, 3:30 PM President Trump’s reckless decision to leave the Paris climate agreement will live in infamy. This is a retreat from America’s role as world … Continue reading →

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What Does the US Have in Common with Nicaragua and Syria?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by David Posnett

Apparently, President Trump has made his decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, according to reports from journalists with direct knowledge of the decision. Details on how the withdrawal will be executed are being worked out by a small … Continue reading →

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Impacts of Proposed FY 2018 Budget Cuts on State and Local Air Quality Agencies

Posted on May 24, 2017 by David Posnett

  A Report by the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) May 22, 2017 Executive Summary President Trump will release his FY 2018 federal budget on May 23, 2017, which calls for huge cuts in funding for the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Offshore Drilling Coming to the Atlantic — Former LA. Official Tapped as Lead Offshore Drilling Regulator

Posted on May 22, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in The Hill BY TIMOTHY CAMA – 05/22/17 10:48 AM EDT The Trump administration has tapped a former Louisiana utility regulator to lead the agency responsible for offshore oil and natural gas drilling safety. Scott Angelle, most recently vice … Continue reading →

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Offshore Drilling on the Horizon?

Posted on May 20, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in The East Hampton Star Re: Letter to the Editor: Offshore Drilling on the Horizon?   Dear David: On Sunday, Guild Hall hosted a program concerned with the preservation of the waters surrounding the East End. Flanked by scientists … Continue reading →

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Is Atlantic Oil Drilling In Our Future?

Posted on May 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in Smithtown Matters on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 11:35AM. By Karl Grossman [A similar Opinion OpEd appeared in the East Hampton Press, page A8, on May 17th, 2017] Nearly 50 years ago I broke the story of the … Continue reading →

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Gardeners Beware 2016: Bee-Toxic Pesticides Found in “Bee-Friendly” Plants Sold at Garden Centers Across the U.S.Gardeners Beware

Posted on May 13, 2017 by David Posnett

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