#environmental_regulation | The Distraction Index
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#environmental_regulation
6 events across 4 weeks
4
Damage
1
Distraction
1
Noise
28.0
Avg A
16.4
Avg B
WEEK 59
Feb 8 – 14
NOISE
2026-02-07
Trump Administration Approves Dicamba Weed Killer
Policy Change
federal · moderate
A
6.7
B
8.9
WEEK 47
Nov 16 – 22
DIST
2025-11-21
Trump Administration Approves Massive Offshore Oil Drilling Expansion
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
15.0
B
26.2
DMG
2025-11-21
EPA Rule Would Reduce Wetlands Protections Across Mississippi River Basin
Policy Change
multi state · broad
A
WEEK 37
Sep 7 – 13
DMG
2025-09-13
EPA Proposes Halting Emissions Reporting Requirements Until 2034
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
31.8
B
14.3
WEEK 31
Jul 27 – Aug 2
DMG
2025-08-02
EPA Proposes Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
53.8
B
19.3
33.5
B
10.8
DMG
2025-11-21
Trump EPA Approves Second Forever Chemical Pesticide in Two Weeks
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
27.3
B
18.6