Trump Administration Implements Major Environmental Deregulation Efforts
In a significant shift in environmental policy, the Trump administration has announced a comprehensive deregulatory campaign aimed at rolling back numerous environmental protections established over the past few decades. Former heads of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have expressed concerns that these changes could lead to increased pollution levels and pose risks to public health. Key actions include plans to dismantle regulations affecting air and water quality, reconsidering the legal basis for climate change rules, and targeting emissions standards for power plants and vehicles. Critics, including legal experts and environmental advocates, warn that these actions could undermine decades of progress and threaten efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions. Additionally, the EPA is reassessing its role in environmental enforcement, raising alarms among state officials and environmental groups about potential consequences for federal funding and regulatory oversight.
The Associated Press, U.S. EPA.gov, CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, The New York Times, PBS NewsHour, Wisconsin Public Radio News, FreightWaves, The Guardian