US to stop collecting emissions data from polluters
The United States moved on Friday to dismantle a “burdensome” federal program that tracks greenhouse gas emissions across the US economy, the latest step by President Donald Trump’s administration to undercut efforts against climate change. The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), launched in 2010, covers more than 8,000 facilities — including power plants, fuel suppliers, […]
US immigration officials look to expand social media data collection
U.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying for benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump. The March 5 notice raised alarms from immigration and free speech advocates because it […]
