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Trump EPA Downplays Local Emissions in Proposed Repeal

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The EPA on Tuesday proposed rescinding a Biden-era ruling to reclassify Utah’s Wasatch Front from “serious” nonattainment of the 2015 ozone standards to mere “moderate” nonattainment, significantly decreasing required pollution reductions. The proposal downplays local emissions, shifting blame to foreign sources instead of reining in local emissions. EPA has issued … [continued]

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House of Representatives Pulls Bill To Gut Endangered Species Act

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Legislation from Rep. Westerman would have drastically weakened bedrock environmental law. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on Earth Day, the House of Representatives removed a bill from consideration that, if passed, would have dangerous consequences for endangered and threatened species across the country. The “ESA Amendments Act” (HR 1897), sponsored by … [continued]

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