Major Climate Change Rules the Trump Administration Is Reversing – The New York Times

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Article Synopsis – Since taking office, the Trump Administration has attempted to repeal 84 environmental rules aimed at reducing emissions, protecting human health, and preserving animal species. Some of the most significant include “weakening methane regulations, freezing fuel efficiency standards, eliminating the Clean Power Plan, promoting drilling on public lands and offshore, and weakening protection for endangered species”. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray August 30, 2019 Newsletter