The Unmaking of the E.P.A.

"The E.P.A. has not just abandoned efforts to curb climate change-it has tried to insure that no future agency head will be able to address the problem."

"Under his leadership, the E.P.A. has cut its staff by a quarter, eliminated its scientific-research division, and rolled back a slew of regulations aimed at protecting the public from dangerous chemicals and heavy metals."

The Environmental Protection Agency was established in 1970 to tackle visible pollution issues. Today, less visible but serious problems like global warming and plastic pollution persist. Legislative gridlock has hindered Congress's ability to address these hazards. The current E.P.A. leadership has significantly reduced the agency's capacity, cutting staff and eliminating scientific research. This leadership has shifted from supporting climate solutions to promoting policies that undermine environmental protections, raising concerns about the agency's future effectiveness in combating climate change.

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