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EPA to Stop Considering Lives Saved
EPA to Stop Considering Lives Saved
January 12, 2026 at 1:19 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 60 Comments
https://politicalwire.com/2026/01/12/epa-to-stop-considering-lives-saved/
New York Times: “Under President Trump, the EPA plans to stop tallying gains from the health benefits caused by curbing two of the most widespread deadly air pollutants, fine particulate matter and ozone, when regulating industry.”
“It’s a seismic shift that runs counter to the EPA’s mission statement, which says the agency’s core responsibility is to protect human health and the environment.”
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