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Trump seizes on pandemic to speed up opening of public lands to industry
The Trump administration has ratcheted up its efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic to overhaul and overturn Obama-era environmental regulations and increase industry access to public lands. The secretary of the interior, David Bernhardt, has sped efforts to drill, mine and cut timber on fragile western landscapes. Meanwhile, the EPA, headed by the former coal lobbyist […] More
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One reason why people of color are dying at higher rates in the US? The air they breathe | Mustafa Santiago Ali
One reason why people of color are dying at higher rates in the US? The air they breathe Mustafa Santiago Ali As deaths in communities of color continue to rise, the EPA has suspended enforcement of anti-pollution regulations – making people more susceptible Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus […] More
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Trump administration declines to stiffen US clean air standards
EPA chief Wheeler says current soot regulations are adequate despite research that shows stricter rules could save thousands of lives Fine particles, which come from the burning of coal, oil and wood, penetrate the respiratory system Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration has said it will not tighten rules for soot pollution, […] More
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Trump administration allows companies to break pollution laws during coronavirus pandemic
Extraordinary move signals to US companies that they will not face any sanctions for polluting the air or water Coronavirus – latest US updates Coronavirus – latest global updates See all our coronavirus coverage There is particular concern over air pollution emitted by industrial facilities, which are predominately located in communities with large numbers of […] More
