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The EPA plans to revoke the 2009 scientific determination that underpins U.S. authority to regulate greenhouse gases, marking the largest deregulatory action in American history and potentially undermining efforts to combat climate change, with critics warning it would lead to increased emissions and environmental harm.
The U.S. Department of Labor plans to overhaul over 60 workplace regulations to reduce burdensome rules, aiming to promote growth and deregulation, but critics warn these changes could increase risks for workers, especially in sectors like home health care, agriculture, construction, and mining.
The Trump-era EPA has reportedly instructed staff to halt enforcement actions against fossil fuel companies in the Midwest, reflecting a broader deregulatory push and reduced enforcement activity, including cuts to the Justice Department's environmental division, raising concerns about increased pollution and climate impact.
The Biden administration's recent fuel economy standards, which could save Americans $23 billion on fuel, are being rolled back by the Department of Transportation under Secretary Sean Duffy, a former reality TV contestant, leading to increased fuel costs, higher emissions, and greater reliance on foreign oil, with critics warning of economic and health impacts.