Trump Administration Rolls Back Soot Pollution Rule

The Trump administration is reversing the Biden-era soot pollution rule, arguing it lacked authority. This rule aimed to reduce fine particle matter, potentially preventing thousands of premature deaths. The administration also lessened wetlands protections, rolled back endangered species safeguards, and proposed new oil drilling off California and Florida coasts. The EPA sided with challengers, stating the Biden rule was unlawfully enacted. Environmental groups warn this action threatens public health and undermines the EPAs obligations under the Clean Air Act. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.