Synopsis
The US EPA has announced plans to roll back climate-related regulations from the Biden administration, including those on pollution reduction and electric vehicles, indicating a shift towards fossil fuel priorities.Key Takeaways
- The EPA plans to reassess Biden-era climate regulations.
- Focus is shifting back towards fossil fuels and away from green energy.
- Administrator Lee Zeldin emphasized economic benefits for American families.
- Trump's administration had previously indicated a policy shift.
- The announcement suggests a potential revocation of existing regulations.
Washington, March 13 (NationPress) The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared its intention to retract several regulations instituted by the Joe Biden administration, which were designed to combat pollution and address climate change, effectively distancing itself from green energy initiatives and electric vehicle frameworks.
In a series of statements, the EPA revealed it will reassess the regulations concerning power plants, the oil and gas sector, the mandatory greenhouse gas reporting program, and vehicle standards that were pivotal for the electric vehicle mandate, among other related measures.
"We are driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion to drive down cost of living for American families, unleash American energy, bring auto jobs back to the US and more," stated EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
The EPA's recent announcement aligns with expectations, considering the Trump administration's previous suggestion of a significant shift in climate policy, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly highlighted the importance of rolling back environmental rules and favoring fossil fuel industries over renewable energy projects.
Upon taking office in January this year, Trump signed an executive order aimed at "unleashing American energy," asserting that the new administration's policy is to dismantle Biden's electric vehicle mandate and to review measures that may "potentially burden" the advancement of domestic energy resources, particularly oil, natural gas, and coal.
The EPA's decision to review these rules marks a formal step towards potentially revoking the existing regulations.
