Trump Administration Seeks to Unravel NEPA Environmental Protections

NEPA rollback scores A=32.9 (above 25 threshold) with D=+18.4 (above +10), clearly qualifying as List A. Rule_of_law (4): dismantling foundational environmental review framework that has governed federal actions since 1970. Separation (3): executive branch reducing its own accountability mechanisms for environmental oversight. Civil_rights (3): environmental justice communities disproportionately affected by reduced review of federal projects. Capture (4): strong alignment with extractive industry interests seeking reduced regulatory burden. Corruption (2): revolving door dynamics in environmental policy. Mechanism modifier 1.3 for policy_change with statutory implications. Scope modifier 1.2 for federal-level changes affecting all federal actions. Severity multipliers: durability 1.2 (difficult to reverse without legislative action), reversibility 1.1 (requires administrative rulemaking), precedent 1.2 (establishes template for gutting other environmental laws). B-score 14.5 reflects moderate media attention but limited viral potential - environmental policy changes lack immediate dramatic impact. Intentionality 6 reflects clear pattern of deregulatory agenda serving corporate interests. Delta of +18.4 indicates substantial constitutional damage with relatively modest hype.