US EditionAs EPA Pulls Back, Schoolchildren Could Face the Steepest Risks
- A federal judge ruled that the White House Council on Environmental Quality lacks regulatory authority, which could lead to increased pollution, according to Reuters.
- U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor's ruling affects the CEQ's ability to regulate federally funded projects, potentially harming communities already facing pollution problems.
- Jan Hasselman of Earthjustice stated that the ruling will weaken environmental reviews and harm struggling communities.
- Environmental advocates warn that the rollback of pollution regulations increases health risks, especially for children in affected neighborhoods.
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Federal judge delivers stunning blow that could put Americans' health at risk: 'Will further harm communities already struggling'
The United States is likely to see an uptick in dangerous environmental pollution thanks to the loss of regulatory measures keeping it in check. In February, a federal judge struck a major blow against environmental protections by declaring that the White House Council on Environmental Quality lacks the authority to issue regulations, Reuters reported. It is the latest in a series of judicial decisions weakening the federal government's ability …
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