Schatz Statement On Trump’s Repeal Of Clean Air Protections

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump took actions to procure dirty coal power for government installations and to repeal the landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding, which established that greenhouse gases pose a threat to the public and provides the authority to regulate emissions from sources like power plants and vehicles.

“None of these actions will stop energy costs from skyrocketing. These moves lock us into outdated, expensive fossil fuels like coal instead of the clean energy sources that are already the cheapest and fastest to build. You don’t get lower bills by propping up yesterday’s energy.

“Trump’s decision to roll back these protections will also mean dirtier air, leading to more illnesses and preventable deaths. This isn’t about affordability; it’s about protecting polluters while putting people’s lives at risk.”

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