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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Enforcement of laws against polluters nearly non-existent in US, analysis finds Source The Guardian - World News
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EPA’s records show one environmental consent decree filed in last year – 26 were filed in year one of first Trump term

Enforcement of environmental laws against major polluters has virtually ground to a halt under the Trump administration, a new analysis of Environmental Protection Agency records from January 2025 to January 2026 shows.

Major polluters typically include companies that are among the largest in the oil, gas, coal and chemical industries.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/13/environmental-laws-enforcement-polluters Published At 2026-02-13 08:00:25 (4 days ago)
Created At 2026-02-13 09:12:30 Updated At 2026-02-13 09:12:30