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Trump's EPA Shift Risks Public Safety Amid Climate Crisis

8/4/2025

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Since 1965, the U.S. has fought against global warming, but the Trump administration is now pushing the burden onto states and individuals. Experts caution that this shift jeopardizes public safety, as the E.P.A. moves to repeal crucial greenhouse gas regulations, diminishing its power to tackle climate change just as weather disasters escalate.

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Story summary

Since 1965, the U.S. has fought against global warming, but the Trump administration is now pushing the burden onto states and individuals. Experts caution that this shift jeopardizes public safety, as the E.P.A. moves to repeal crucial greenhouse gas regulations, diminishing its power to tackle climate change just as weather disasters escalate.