In what he called the “most consequential day of deregulation in American history,” the head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of actions Wednesday to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles.
  • humanspiral@lemmy.ca
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    1 day ago

    will eliminate trillions of dollars in regulatory costs and “hidden taxes,”

    If that is true, then that is eliminating $Ts in GDP. Regulation costs are paid to people to comply with regulations. Make America smoggy again isn’t going to be popular, and a clear sign of collapse.

  • GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    91·
    1 day ago

    After Chevron agencies no longer have deference. Under the law individuals are allowed to sue for environmental violations. Not just that, but we could poasibly have a new adminiatration in the future which could go back and fine the fuck out of companies and individuals. Plus there’s state agencies who will be extra bloodthirsty to make up for federal funding losses. Plus this guy is a limp wristed pussy ass bitch.