Article 51B0C Trump administration allows companies to break pollution laws during coronavirus pandemic

Trump administration allows companies to break pollution laws during coronavirus pandemic

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Oliver Milman and Emily Holden
from Environment | The Guardian on (#51B0C)

Extraordinary move signals to US companies that they will not face any sanctions for polluting the air or water

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has suspended its enforcement of environmental laws during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, signaling to companies they will not face any sanction for polluting the air or water of Americans.

In an extraordinary move that has stunned former EPA officials, the Trump administration said it will not expect compliance with the routine monitoring and reporting of pollution and won't pursue penalties for breaking these rules.

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