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Trump Administration Erodes 50 Years of Environmental Protections

2/21/2025

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The Trump administration is set to dismantle nearly five decades of regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), opting for voluntary guidance instead. This controversial move raises alarms among critics, who fear it could stifle public input and environmental protections, potentially paving the way for heightened pollution and diminished accountability in federal projects.

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The Trump administration is set to dismantle nearly five decades of regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), opting for voluntary guidance instead. This controversial move raises alarms among critics, who fear it could stifle public input and environmental protections, potentially paving the way for heightened pollution and diminished accountability in federal projects.