The article discusses the contrasting approaches to environmental enforcement between the Biden and Trump administrations, particularly regarding the E.P.A.'s focus on pollution and hazardous waste. Recently, a new E.P.A. memo has indicated a pivot towards supporting energy production and economic growth, stating that enforcement actions will only proceed when there's an imminent health threat, disregarding impacts on vulnerable communities. This marks a significant change in priorities, raising concerns about environmental protection and the well-being of marginalized populations as investigations into pollution continue to be jeopardized.
The E.P.A.'s new enforcement approach under the Trump administration shifts focus from pollution protection to supporting energy production, raising concerns over environmental equity.
Under Biden's tenure, investigations were focused on hazardous waste and air pollution, but the new E.P.A. memo limits conditions for shutting down energy operations.
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