Senate Republicans Are Making Air More Toxic for Communities by Rejecting Power Plant Pollution Standards

Washington, D.C. — In response to today’s vote by Senate Republicans blocking S.J. Res. 188, effectively letting the Trump administration’s EPA roll back limits on toxic mercury and other air pollution from power plants, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) issued the following statement from Vice President of Federal Policy and former EPA scientist Matthew Davis:

“Senate Republicans are doing all they can to advance Trump’s reckless, costly, and harmful energy policies, and their latest rejection of critical safeguards against dirty power plant pollution endangers communities and the developing brains of children. Solutions exist and are already being used to reduce toxic mercury and air pollution from power plants that worsens the climate crisis and harms our health. Instead of advancing these clean solutions that save families money and heartache, MAGA Republicans are helping Trump give even more handouts to Big Polluters and billionaire donors. We appreciate the leadership of Senator Whitehouse and Senate Democrats to stand up for the health of families and the environment. The Trump administration must stop their reckless rollbacks of critical standards that protect our communities and our future generations.”

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