President Biden has recently introduced significant environmental rules targeting climate change, toxics, and wildlife protection.
Coral Davenport reports for The New York Times.
In short:
- The administration has imposed a variety of regulations, such as a ban on asbestos, stringent auto emissions standards, and the first-ever regulations on "forever" chemicals in drinking water.
- Among the key policies are strict limitations on emissions from power plants and vehicles, aiming to drastically reduce greenhouse gases.
- New measures also include increased safety requirements for chemical plants and protection for endangered species under federal law.
Why this matters:
The recent actions by the administration to tighten environmental regulations mark a significant shift toward addressing long-standing public health and environmental challenges. While they may present challenges for industries adapting to new standards, the long-term benefits of a cleaner environment and a healthier population are invaluable.
Perhaps most groundbreaking are the first-ever regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred to as "forever" chemicals due to their persistence in the environment and the human body.
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