Barely a month after his inauguration, President Trump is proceeding with plans to dismantle protections under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. These actions are a tragic wrong turn for the country—and not just because they threaten to roll back decades of progress on air and water pollution, and the recent steps forward on climate change. Smart rules—focused on results not process—-stimulate new ideas, create new markets and jobs, and raise living standards for all Americans. As a result, Americans save money every time they pull up to the gas pump (though these benefits are threatened by the plans to roll back fuel economy standards). These regulations are crucial weapons in the fight against climate change.

Source: Forbes March 07, 2017 20:11 UTC