Joel Stronberg

It is nearly impossible to conceive of any significant environmental regulation over the past four decades that has not involved the application of the “Chevron deference.”

It is nearly impossible to conceive of any significant environmental regulation over the past four decades that has not involved the application of the “Chevron deference.” It’s one reason conservatives and others, e.g., the fossil fuel industry, are now rooting for the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to strike down the deference—in the name of the separation of powers set out by the US Constitution.

Are you willing to risk the election of someone as likely to seek a blanket pardon for the fossil fuel industry—for the damage it’s done to the health of the nation—as he is absolute immunity for himself for any crimes he might commit as the 47th president of the United States?

As has been the case over the past months, the chaos in the House continues to negatively impact Congress’ ability to respond to the critical issues of the day, including how to handle funding for Ukraine, Israel, and humanitarian aid for Gaza, and whether building new LNG export facilities in the US will be part of the deal.

I know I’m hardly alone in thinking that the wheels of American democracy feel like they’re coming off the cart. How will we ever solve pressing problems when the debates are so disingenuous?

Climate and clean advocates need to find and engage the influencers who can tip the balance within the ranks of Republican and independent voters. The most effective way to influence Republican policymakers is through their constituents.