COUNTERPUNCH • January 1, 2021
For four long years, Donald Trump and his industry cronies have waged war on lands, wildlife, climate, and science itself. They leave behind a legacy of shattered agencies, broken regulations, and demoralized public servants. At the same time, America’s awareness of environmental justice disparities – and the moral imperative to alleviate the burdens of pollution and destruction of nature borne disproportionately by the poor and by communities of color – has never been greater. This is a time of both environmental crisis and opportunity, and after promising to “build back better” from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration should seize this opportunity to create a better and more just future. ~ Erik Molvar