Coverage dated November 24, 2025 to November 25, 2025

Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution

Headline from WHEC Rochester

The Trump administration is seeking to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution, arguing that the Biden administration did not have authority to set the tighter standard on pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks and other industrial sources.

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WHEC Rochester
Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Nov 24, 2025
WHEC Rochester's feed description
The Trump administration is seeking to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution, arguing that the Biden administration did not have authority to set the tighter standard on pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks and other industrial sources.
WMUR
Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets soot pollution standards (opens WMUR)
Published Nov 24, 2025
WMUR's feed description
The Trump administration is seeking to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution, arguing that the Biden administration did not have the authority to set the tighter standard.
The Guardian
Trump’s EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 25, 2025
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EPA had previously said rule reducing fine particle matter from vehicles and industrial sources could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year
CT Mirror
EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution (opens CT Mirror)
Published Nov 25, 2025
CT Mirror's feed description
The action follows moves by the Trump administration last week to weaken federal rules protecting wetlands and streams and roll back protections for imperiled species.
Al Jazeera
Trump administration moves to roll back limits on deadly soot pollution (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 25, 2025
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Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency says strict air quality standards were introduced without sufficient review.

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