The Great Environmental Divide – What To Expect From The Harris And Trump Administrations

As with most issues, the potential Harris and Trump administrations have sharply divergent views on the role and priorities of the federal government in relation to the implementation and enforcement of environmental laws. In this instance, we have the benefit of experience from prior administrations to help inform what we can expect to see from the next president. While it is impossible to touch on the multitude of issues that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and state and local environmental agencies face, several environmental challenges will dominate headlines during the next four years, and here we attempt to contrast the candidates on these issues.

Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions