Trump began his administration with countless attacks: an onslaught of executive orders targeted migrants, queer and trans people, and the planet we live on. During his campaign, Donald Trump solicited $1 billion from the fossil fuel industry, and while they didn’t pony up quite that much, they contributed by the million, and he’s now ready to do their bidding for the duration of his term.
On day one Trump announced multiple executive orders and policies intended to boost oil and gas production. He also rescinded numerous environmental protections, withdrew at once from the Paris Climate Accord, and rolled back environmental justice initiatives.