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Project 2025’s Assault on EPA, Human Health and the Environment Must Never Be Put into Action

Last updated: October 15, 2024 8:59 am
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The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, aimed at overhauling the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has raised concerns among environmental advocates and concerned citizens alike. The blueprint proposes significant changes that could have far-reaching implications for public health and the environment.

During a recent family trip to Vancouver, BC, I witnessed the impact of water pollution on the local orca population. Tragically, many orcas experience miscarriages due to the high levels of toxins in their systems. This served as a stark reminder of the importance of environmental protections in safeguarding wildlife and human health.

One of the key aspects of Project 2025 is the restructuring of the EPA, which would involve cutting full-time positions, eliminating departments, and placing political appointees in charge of critical decision-making processes. This shift from career experts to political appointees could compromise the agency’s ability to make science-based decisions and protect public health.

Furthermore, the blueprint suggests reevaluating grants that support environmental progress, potentially limiting funding for crucial initiatives such as cleaning up waterways and addressing air pollution. By shifting management of grants administration to political appointees, the blueprint raises concerns about the prioritization of political agendas over environmental protection.

Science is at the core of the EPA’s work, informing regulations and policies to safeguard human health and the environment. However, Project 2025 proposes restrictions on the agency’s ability to conduct essential scientific research and sets forth requirements for congressionally mandated science. This could hinder the EPA’s ability to address emerging environmental challenges and respond effectively to public health threats.

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The blueprint also targets public health safeguards, suggesting a reexamination of regulations on hazardous substances and air pollutants. By weakening regulations and limiting the EPA’s ability to set health-based standards, Project 2025 could put communities at risk, particularly low-income and minority populations that are disproportionately affected by pollution.

Climate change is another critical issue addressed in the blueprint, with recommendations to reconsider regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and the social cost of carbon. By undermining efforts to combat climate change and reduce emissions, Project 2025 could jeopardize future generations’ well-being and exacerbate the impacts of global warming.

Overall, Project 2025 poses a significant threat to environmental protections and public health in the United States. It is essential for concerned citizens to speak out against these proposed changes and advocate for policies that prioritize the health of our planet and future generations. The stakes are too high to ignore the potential consequences of dismantling key environmental safeguards.

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