US Environmental Agency Proposes Rollback of 31 Climate and Environmental Regulations

EPA Chief Lee Zeldin calls the move the 'most significant deregulation day in American history,' sparking legal and environmental concerns.

The EPA, under the leadership of Lee Zeldin, announced plans to reverse 31 environmental regulations, including limits on power plant emissions and vehicle pollution standards.
Zeldin claims the rollbacks will save businesses and consumers billions, reduce costs for households, and boost job creation, particularly in the auto industry.
Key proposals include lifting restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and vehicles and reducing federal oversight of water bodies and wetlands.
Environmental experts warn that the changes could face significant legal challenges, with courts likely to scrutinize the EPA's ability to bypass prior rulings on climate-related health risks.
Critics argue the rollbacks undermine global climate efforts and could lead to increased air pollution and health risks, while proponents frame the move as a step toward economic freedom and innovation.