DIThe Distraction Index

#environmental_protection

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage

1Hype

2Noise

1.9Avg Dmg

15.3Avg Hype

WEEK 89Sep 6 – 12

Trump Executive Orders on Cattle Industry and Ranching

federal · moderate

WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18

NOISE2026-07-15

Tribes and Environmental Groups Sue Over ESA Rule Change

Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · moderate

WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11

NOISE2026-07-07

NOAA Considers Weakening Alaska Sea Lion Protections for Seafood Harvests

Policy Changesingle state · narrow