DIThe Distraction Index

#environmental protection

4 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
0Hype
3Noise
12.3Avg Dmg
18.8Avg Hype
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
NOISE2026-07-31
Trump Administration Weakens EPA PFAS Settlement with Chemours
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
12.4
Hype
15.3
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
NOISE2026-05-31
Trump Administration Climate Policy Rollback and Democratic Response
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
6.0
Hype
23.8
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
NOISE2026-05-10
CBP Backs Off Border Wall Construction in Big Bend National Park
Policy Changesingle state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.0
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
DMG2026-02-20
Trump EPA Revokes Climate and Environmental Protections
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
30.9
Hype
18.1