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How the U.S. Public Lost Its Say on Environmental Policy

A new analysis argues that the American public has progressively lost influence over environmental policy, with decision-making shifting away from citizens and toward political and institutional actors. The piece examines how public participation in environmental decisions has been narrowed over time, and what this means for the country's ability to address issues like pollution, conservation and climate change.

Why now: Concerns about democratic accountability and the weakening of environmental protections are drawing renewed attention.

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