EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin tells climate skeptics to "celebrate vindication" after law repealed - CBS News
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin told climate skeptics to "celebrate vindication" after a law repeal.
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin encouraged climate skeptics to "celebrate vindication" following the repeal of a law. This statement comes after a significant legislative action that eliminated a previously enacted environmental regulation. The repeal signals a shift in the Trump administration's environmental policy, potentially rolling back measures aimed at addressing climate change. This move is likely to be welcomed by those who question the severity or human causes of climate change, while drawing criticism from environmental groups and proponents of climate action. The specific law repealed is not detailed, but its elimination reflects a broader deregulation agenda.
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Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule
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