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EPA Rollbacks Threaten Health, Critics Warn of Pollution Increase

6/14/2025

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to roll back regulations on greenhouse gas and toxic emissions from power plants, dismantling Biden-era protections for public health. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims this move will cut costs and enhance grid stability, but critics fear it will lead to heightened pollution and health hazards for communities.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to roll back regulations on greenhouse gas and toxic emissions from power plants, dismantling Biden-era protections for public health. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims this move will cut costs and enhance grid stability, but critics fear it will lead to heightened pollution and health hazards for communities.