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Trump's EPA to Dismantle 30+ Vital Environmental Protections

3/19/2025

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The Trump administration's EPA, under Lee Zeldin, is set to dismantle more than 30 crucial environmental regulations, favoring industry interests at the expense of public health. With cuts to the Office of Research and Development, the integrity of scientific research hangs in the balance, raising alarms about deteriorating air and water quality and the looming threat of increased pollution.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's EPA, under Lee Zeldin, is set to dismantle more than 30 crucial environmental regulations, favoring industry interests at the expense of public health. With cuts to the Office of Research and Development, the integrity of scientific research hangs in the balance, raising alarms about deteriorating air and water quality and the looming threat of increased pollution.