
‘Trump’s EPA’ in 2025: A fossil fuel-friendly approach to deregulation
The Trump administration has reshaped the Environmental Protection Agency, reversing pollution limits and promoting fossil fuels. Under Administrator Lee Zeldin, the agency has moved quickly to deregulate. He argues the EPA can protect the environment and support a stronger economy. Critics argue this approach abandons the agency’s environmental mission. Especially hard-hit are climate change programs and funding. The agency’s enforcement has relaxed, with fewer civil environmental cases filed. Experts warn these changes could have lasting impacts on the EPA’s effectiveness.