DIThe Distraction Index

#climate

9 events across 5 weeks

5Damage
0Hype
4Noise
19.3Avg Dmg
15.3Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-20
Trump's Hot Air Won't Stop Smoke from Forest Fires
federal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.5
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
NOISE2026-02-24
Nuclear Startups Pursue US Pilot Program Deadline
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.8
DMG2025-04-09
Trump Executive Order Targets State Climate and ESG Policies
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
39.6
Hype
26.5
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
DMG2026-02-20
Trump EPA Revokes Climate and Environmental Protections
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
30.9
Hype
18.1
DMG2025-06-12
Trump Administration Blocks California Vehicle Emissions Rules
Policy Changemulti state · broad
Damage
25.2
Hype
21.1
DMG2025-03-10
Trump Administration Seeks to Unravel NEPA Environmental Protections
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
32.9
Hype
14.5
WEEK 37Sep 7 – 13
NOISE2025-09-13
House Backs Resolution in Favor of New Coal Lease Sales
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
7.6
Hype
12.6
DMG2025-09-13
EPA Proposes Halting Emissions Reporting Requirements Until 2034
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
31.8
Hype
14.3
WEEK 27Jun 29 – Jul 5
NOISE2025-07-04
Renewable Energy Faces Setback in Spending Bill
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
5.5
Hype
8.9