Children May Face the Steepest Risks as Trump's EPA Reverses Course on Pollution
Briefly

The article discusses concerns regarding the EPA's rollback of pollution laws under the Trump administration, particularly its impact on children living near petrochemical facilities. Environmental advocates highlight that children's developing lungs make them more vulnerable to air pollutants, and critics warn that deregulation could lead to increased exposure to harmful chemicals, worsening health issues in affected communities. Advocates like Kaitlyn Joshua express deep concern over the implications for future generations, emphasizing the need for regulatory oversight to protect public health.
The existing racial injustices of the petrochemical industry are being expanded in the name of fighting climate change.
Without that, what can we really do? How can we really save ourselves? How can we really save our communities?
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