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EPA Rollback of Carbon Pollution Regulations Sparks Outcry
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing backlash over its recent decision to roll back regulations on carbon pollution. Environmental advocates are warning of dire consequences for communities across the United States.
Brett Korte, a senior staff attorney at Clean Wisconsin, has expressed concerns about the potential impact of the rollback. He warns of “catastrophic consequences” if the EPA does not intervene to regulate carbon pollution. Korte points to the increased frequency of extreme weather events, such as floods and tornadoes, in Wisconsin as a result of climate change.
Vicki Patton, the general counsel for the Environmental Defense Fund, has criticized the EPA’s timing, stating that without intervention, communities could face unnecessary deaths. She highlights the rising number of Americans suffering from heat-related illnesses and the strain on healthcare systems caused by pollution from power plants.
Public opinion on the EPA’s proposed repeal has been divided, with thousands of Americans submitting comments to the agency. The EPA is scheduled to hold public hearings on the matter later this month, with the public comment period open until October.
As concerns grow over the potential health and economic impacts of the EPA’s rule changes, environmental advocates are calling for greater public engagement to ensure the protection of communities across the nation.
Source: arstechnica.com
