The Trump administration announced a rollback of many crucial environmental regulations, including those controlling pollution from vehicles and industrial sources, and protections for wetlands. E.P.A. Administrator Lee Zeldin emphasized a new approach, calling for efforts that lower costs for consumers and businesses, while neglecting mentions of environmental or public health. Historically, the E.P.A. was established to protect the environment, with a focus on various pollutants and enforcement standards, but Zeldin's comments suggest a shift toward prioritizing economic considerations over ecological wellbeing.
The Trump administration plans to repeal numerous significant environmental regulations, including critical protections for air and water, reframing the E.P.A.'s mission to focus on economic benefits.
E.P.A.'s new direction under Administrator Lee Zeldin emphasizes lowering living costs instead of environmental and public health protections, shifting away from its historical mission.
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