How Trump's EPA head has transformed the agency — and sided with polluters
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has significantly reshaped the agency under President Trump's administration by rolling back environmental regulations and reducing scientific staff. According to New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert, these changes include eliminating departments and terminating numerous scientist positions. Critics argue the moves favor polluters, while Trump has praised Zeldin as 'our secret weapon.'
- ▪Lee Zeldin, as EPA head, has rescinded multiple environmental regulations established under previous administrations.
- ▪Zeldin has overseen the elimination of several EPA departments and the termination of many scientific positions.
- ▪New Yorker journalist Elizabeth Kolbert has reported on the structural and policy shifts within the EPA under Zeldin's leadership.
- ▪President Trump has publicly endorsed Zeldin, referring to him as 'our secret weapon' in environmental policy.
- ▪The changes at the EPA have raised concerns about weakened environmental protections and increased influence from polluting industries.
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Environment Story Of The Day NPR hide caption toggle caption NPR Environment LISTEN & FOLLOW RSS link Environment How Trump's EPA head has transformed the agency — and sided with polluters April 29, 202612:22 PM ET Terry Gross New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert says EPA chief Lee Zeldin has rescinded regulations, cut or eliminated departments and terminated the jobs of many scientists. Trump calls Zeldin "our secret weapon." Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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