The article discusses significant concerns raised by experts and former employees regarding the Trump administration's decisions to eliminate key scientists from the EPA and dismantle essential clean air and water protections. Analysts predict that such rollbacks may lead to worsened public health outcomes, including more hospitalizations and premature deaths due to pollution. The elimination of scientific research at the EPA, which could involve mass layoffs of environmental scientists, is particularly alarming as it may compromise the integrity of investigations into environmental threats. Experts emphasize the detrimental long-term effects of these measures on health and environmental safety.
"This is a disaster for everyone that relies on EPA for clean drinking water, and for everyone that breathes," said Jeremy Symons, highlighting the severe implications of rolling back environmental protections.
Experts warn that the rollbacks could lead to increased hospitalizations and premature deaths linked to air and water pollution, undermining public health.
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