When the EPA rolled back toxic air rules, it left this community in the path of pollution
- Posted on March 23, 2026
- By AOL
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When the EPA rolled back toxic air rules, it left this community in the path of pollution
The EPA rolled back a Biden-era regulation targeting power plants that emit significant amounts of toxic mercury and other heavy metals. The agency said the high cost wasn’t worth the small gain in safety. But the cost-benefit analysis looks different for the people who live nearby.
