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(our lead article) -- maybe it should be called energy policy under trump admin ??

Fossil fuel regulation have been a large focus of energy policy in the US at both the federal and state level due to the link between decreasing the use of fossil fuels which will in turn decrease CO2 emissions (need citation, possibly more neutral). The US has also largely relied on the oil and coal industries to bolster our economy (citation needed). The Obama administration was composed of advocates for renewable energy and natural gas (see ref. Energy Policy US page) while Trump built his campaign on promises to revive the coal industry. Oil and coal companies have been at odds with policy makers that have supported a wider implementation of renewable energy (citation needed). Some are worried about Trump and Pruitt's potential special interests with the fossil fuel industry. It has been shown that fossil fuel emission disproportionately affect the working class poor and minority populations [may be the workers at some fossil fuel plants] (EJ paper citation needed). These individuals most adversely affected also have the least political influence (EJ paper citation needed).

maybe make it a bit more broad instead of specifically talking about the Obama administration?

maybe make a broad statement about US in relation to the world's fossil fuel use.

I dont know if this could be an issue but the fact that we are basically saying only negative things about the industry (even if there are only negative things) - maybe add how its a lucrative business, more jobs?

I plan to specifically be talking about the policies in place right now restricting fossil fuel industries. Also about Scott Pruitt and Trump's plans to overturn these policies. And how the phase out and the current administration are at heads with each other.

This website has some really interesting facts and graphs on the fossil fuel industry in the U.S. that I plant on using.:  https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=26912

Another resource that I found is this which has the history and facts of america's relationship with fossil fuels and clean energy. :

https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/views-on-fossil-fuel-policy-clean-energy.pdf