EPA Rollbacks Under Trump Administration Raise Alarms Over Public Health and Environmental Risks

Proposed deregulations by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin could reverse decades of environmental protections, endangering air quality, water safety, and climate health.

The EPA plans to roll back over 30 key regulations, including those targeting air pollution, vehicle emissions, and coal-fired power plants.
Former EPA leaders from both parties warn that these changes could severely harm public health, the environment, and the economy.
Environmental advocates highlight risks such as increased asthma rates, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and accelerated climate change impacts.
Critics argue that the rollback prioritizes fossil fuel interests over the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment.
Legal challenges are expected, with experts predicting years of litigation to contest the deregulations.