A group of former Environmental Protection Agency officials is mobilizing to counter potential policy changes if Donald Trump wins the presidency again in 2024.
Robin Bravender reports for E&E News.
In short:
- The Environmental Protection Network (EPN), formed by former EPA officials in 2017, is preparing for a potential second Trump presidency to combat anticipated cuts to EPA's size and authority.
- EPN's 650 members are poised to protect the agency’s mission of safeguarding public health and the environment through public advocacy and education.
- The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 plan, which envisions a more conservative EPA, serves as a blueprint for how Trump’s team might handle the agency if he returns to office.
Key quote:
“One of the things that is so bad for us is the environmental agencies. They make it impossible to do anything."
— Donald Trump
Why this matters:
Changes to the EPA's structure and mission could impact environmental regulations and protections for air and water quality. The Environmental Protection Network aims to ensure the agency remains committed to its foundational goals regardless of political changes.
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