America’s clean air rules have boosted health and the economy − here’s what EPA’s deregulation spree ignores
- Written by Richard E. Peltier, Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, UMass Amherst
Regulations have cleaned up cars, power plants and factories, leaving cleaner air while economies have grown. AP Photo/Frank Franklin IIThe Trump administration announced on March 12, 2025, that it is “reconsidering” more than 30 air pollution regulations in a series of moves that could impact air quality across the United States.
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