JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Conservative Case for Protecting the Environment.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Roling, Matthew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the historical and contemporary relationship between environmental stewardship and American conservatism. It highlights that major environmental protections, such as the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol, were enacted under Republican leadership, reflecting a long-standing conservative tradition of stewardship dating back to presidents like Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. The recent revocation of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2009 Endangerment Finding under the Trump administration marks a significant departure from this legacy, with implications for rural communities, agricultural economies, and national competitiveness. The article argues that addressing climate change aligns with conservative values and that reclaiming this tradition is essential for America's leadership in the clean-energy future.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:192511314
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