DIThe Distraction Index

#environmental rollback

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage

0Hype

2Noise

11.2Avg Dmg

17.6Avg Hype

WEEK 72May 10 – 16

NOISE2026-05-10

Black Lung Surges in Coal Country as Trump Slow-Walks Protections

Policy Changemulti state · narrow

WEEK 54Jan 4 – 10

NOISE2026-01-09

Trump and Congress Move to Undo Biden-Era Mining Ban in Northern Minnesota

Policy Changesingle state · moderate