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EPA's Proposal Sparks Fears of Climate Data Blackout

9/15/2025

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to end emissions reporting, raising concerns about a potential climate data blackout.
This proposal would eliminate tracking of greenhouse gas emissions from over 8,000 facilities since 2010.
Major polluters, such as oil refineries and power plants, have reported emissions annually.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin labeled the program as ineffective "bureaucratic red tape."
This move continues the trend of rolling back environmental regulations from previous administrations.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to end emissions reporting, raising concerns about a potential climate data blackout.
This proposal would eliminate tracking of greenhouse gas emissions from over 8,000 facilities since 2010.
Major polluters, such as oil refineries and power plants, have reported emissions annually.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin labeled the program as ineffective "bureaucratic red tape."
This move continues the trend of rolling back environmental regulations from previous administrations.