Donald Trump is appointing former industry lobbyists and allies to lead the EPA, with many having previously undermined critical environmental regulations. A review indicates that key positions in the agency’s chemical and air divisions are being filled by individuals with historical ties to major industry groups like the American Chemistry Council and the American Petroleum Institute. Critics, including Erik Olson from the NRDC Action Fund, voice concern over the potential long-term deleterious effects on environmental policies and public health from these appointments, which reflect a consistency with former appointees who previously attacked Obama-era regulations.
It's the hostile takeover of the EPA by the chemical and fossil fuel industry, and that's unfortunately going to have a massive, problematic long-term effect on public health and environment.
The president is largely reappointing officials from his first term. Since 2016, while working at the EPA or for industry, these veterans have led efforts to shred Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan.
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