Zeldin tells climate skeptics to ‘celebrate vindication’ after repeal of baseline climate rule - AP News
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Zeldin tells climate skeptics to celebrate after a baseline climate rule was repealed.
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Lee Zeldin encouraged climate skeptics to "celebrate vindication" following the repeal of a baseline climate rule. This statement comes after the Trump administration's action to roll back environmental regulations. The repeal signifies a shift in federal policy regarding climate change, aligning with skepticism about its severity or human impact. This move could reduce compliance burdens for industries previously subject to the rule.
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