Environmental
EPA to stop considering lives saved when setting rules on air pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to stop estimating health gains from curbing fine particulate matter and ozone pollution in air‑regulation decisions.
Internal EPA documents show the agency under the Trump administration intends to stop calculating the health benefits of reducing two of the most widespread and deadly air pollutants, fine particulate matter and ozone, when crafting industry regulations. This represents a major shift in how the agency weighs public health impacts in its rule‑making, running counter to its mission statement that emphasizes protecting human health and the environment. Experts warn this change could lead to weaker air‑quality standards and increased risks for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, particularly among vulnerable populations.
- Status
- active
- Location
- United States
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 05:00 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 05:00 UTC
- Source
- https://www.nytimes.com
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