How rolling back EPA regulations could impact New England air and water

a woman wearing waders and a knit winter hat stands in a river, using a plastic syringe to put a water sample into a small bottle

photo by Zander Nassikas

How rolling back EPA regulations could impact New England air and water

a woman wearing waders and a knit winter hat stands in a river, using a plastic syringe to put a water sample into a small bottle

Researchers and advocates in New England say the federal government’s plans to reconsider environmental rules could have long-lasting effects on public health, air pollution and ecosystems in Massachusetts and across the region.

The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced a long list of regulations it expects to review including those that limit factory pollution, vehicle emissions and wastewater from coal-fired power plants.

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