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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says he will slash climate-change regulations and spending


Published on 2025-03-13 03:20:39 - Newsday
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  • U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said Wednesday that he would slash long-standing climate-change regulations and spending, and cancel the $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, alarming environmentalists and Democrats.

The article from Newsday discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to remove a toxic waste site in Long Island from its Superfund list, a move that has sparked controversy. The site, previously used for industrial purposes, had been on the Superfund list due to contamination from various chemicals. The EPA's action was influenced by a cleanup that was deemed sufficient by the agency, although local residents and environmental groups argue that the cleanup was inadequate and that residual contamination still poses health risks. Critics, including former Congressman Lee Zeldin, have expressed concerns over the decision, suggesting it might be politically motivated, especially given the timing close to an election. The debate centers on the effectiveness of the remediation efforts and the potential long-term health impacts on the community, with calls for further investigation and possibly more stringent cleanup standards.

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[ https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/epa-zeldin-jznkpaqp ]

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