DIThe Distraction Index

#environmental_regulation

7 events across 5 weeks

5Damage
1Hype
1Noise
28.8Avg Dmg
17.8Avg Hype
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
DMG2026-07-05
Trump Administration Proposes Weakening Chemical Safety Rules
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
33.5
Hype
26.5
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
NOISE2026-02-07
Trump Administration Approves Dicamba Weed Killer
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
6.7
Hype
8.9
WEEK 47Nov 16 – 22
DMG2025-11-21
EPA Rule Would Reduce Wetlands Protections Across Mississippi River Basin
Policy Changemulti state · broad
Damage
33.5
Hype
10.8
HYPE2025-11-21
Trump Administration Approves Massive Offshore Oil Drilling Expansion
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
15.0
Hype
26.2
DMG2025-11-21
Trump EPA Approves Second Forever Chemical Pesticide in Two Weeks
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
27.3
Hype
18.6
WEEK 37Sep 7 – 13
DMG2025-09-13
EPA Proposes Halting Emissions Reporting Requirements Until 2034
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
31.8
Hype
14.3
WEEK 31Jul 27 – Aug 2
DMG2025-08-02
EPA Proposes Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
53.8
Hype
19.3