Environmental Policy Analyst

Orlyola Tantchou

Orlyola Tantchou is an Environmental Policy Analyst and 2025 Spring Fellow for YIP, from El Paso, Texas. She is a passionate advocate for climate education and environmental justice, with a strong commitment to connecting climate awareness to healthcare equity and environmental racism. As the author of The Wildlife Warriors: Saving Their Habitats and co-founder of the nonprofit No Limit International, she leads youth-focused climate literacy initiatives that empower elementary students to protect their planet. She's excited to contribute to YIP and learn more about global environmental issues in different sectors!

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Climate Health Literacy: Building a Resilient and Informed Healthcare System in the Face of Climate Change

Capstone Project

This policy brief evaluates the urgent need to integrate climate health literacy into medical and public health education.

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Policy Briefs by the author

Major EPA Changes Under the Trump Administration

Environmental Policy

December 20, 2025

This brief will cover major changes to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration, including regulatory rollbacks associated with the “Big Beautiful Bill.” These policies notably prioritize increased fossil fuel production, deregulation, and reduced support for renewable energy. These changes are crucial to understanding environmental quality, public health, and the economy.

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History of Toxic Waste

Environmental Policy

October 30, 2025

This brief outlines the history and policy landscape of toxic waste disposal in the United States. Starting with identifying the historical context of hazardous waste disposal over the last decade, following with an analysis of their effects on BIPOC communities through different socioeconomic lenses. The brief also examines past and current policies addressing toxic waste disposal, breaking down logistics and their effectiveness and closes with recommended policy options that strengthen accountability while creating a more sustainable future.

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