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Trump Administration's Move Threatens EPA Climate Regulations

8/13/2025

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), founded in 1970, has long fought for our planet's health. In 2009, it recognized greenhouse gases as a public health threat, paving the way for crucial regulations. However, the Trump administration aims to overturn this decision, raising alarms among experts who fear it could stall vital climate action and jeopardize public health.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), founded in 1970, has long fought for our planet's health. In 2009, it recognized greenhouse gases as a public health threat, paving the way for crucial regulations. However, the Trump administration aims to overturn this decision, raising alarms among experts who fear it could stall vital climate action and jeopardize public health.