tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Lee Zeldin

All articles tagged with #lee zeldin

environment27 days ago

EPA Scraps Power Plant Climate Rules, Complicating Supreme Court Strategy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally repealed the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for power plants, the second-largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. This move, announced by Administrator Lee Zeldin, claims to save consumers $310 billion but faces criticism for undermining public health and legal frameworks. The rollback may weaken the Justice Department’s Supreme Court arguments against state climate lawsuits, as it cedes federal authority over emissions.

via Politico|
#carbon-emissions#climate-policy#environment
EPA Finalizes Repeal of Power Plant Climate Rules, Citing Cost Savings
climate-policy29 days ago

EPA Finalizes Repeal of Power Plant Climate Rules, Citing Cost Savings

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially repealed Biden-era regulations limiting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the move will save consumers $310 billion and lower electricity bills, while environmental groups warn of increased pollution and public health risks. The agency also proposed removing its authority to regulate power plant climate impacts under the Clean Air Act, a step that could block future administrations from reinstating such rules. Industry groups welcomed the decision, but critics argue it prioritizes fossil fuel interests over public health and grid reliability.

via The Washington Post|
#climate-change#climate-policy#deregulation
Zeldin fires back after DeLauro's weed-killer jab at hearing
politics5 months ago

Zeldin fires back after DeLauro's weed-killer jab at hearing

During a heated congressional budget hearing, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin clashed with Rep. Rosa DeLauro over climate policy, with DeLauro calling his budget plan a climate-denier manifesto and joking that he should drink weed killer; Zeldin pushed back, questioned her knowledge of key cases and statutes, and accused her of grandstanding as the exchange underscored partisan disputes over environmental enforcement.

via New York Post|
#climate-change#congress#epa
politics6 months ago

Climate skeptics urge Trump to retain Zeldin at EPA amid regulatory overhaul

At a Heartland Institute conference near the White House, climate contrarians celebrated EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s rollbacks under the Trump administration and urged Trump not to elevate him to attorney general, arguing he’s essential to their agenda. Zeldin has led extensive regulatory cuts, including rolling back the 2009 endangerment finding and shrinking climate funding, while facing ongoing legal challenges. Activists warn against his leadership, while supporters credit his work for advancing deregulation.

via Politico|
#climate-policy#epa#heartland-institute
politics6 months ago

EPA Chief Attends Fringe Climate Forum, Endorses Emissions-Benefits Narrative and Endangerment Finding Rollback

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin became the first agency head to speak at the Heartland Institute’s climate conference, signaling a shift toward fringe climate views by endorsing the conference’s emissions-with-benefits thesis and backing the repeal of the endangerment finding, a move that faces legal challenges and could affect broader Clean Air Act rules.

via Politico|
#climate-change-policy#endangerment-finding#epa
state-politics6 months ago

Blakeman’s uphill bid: NY GOP trails Hochul despite Zeldin near-win precedent

Bruce Blakeman trails Gov. Kathy Hochul by double digits as fundraising gaps, a late campaign start, and ties to Trump complicate the NY GOP’s bid to replicate Zeldin’s near-win; Democrats have launched a seven-figure ad campaign and seek to deny public matching funds, while Hochul builds a robust campaign infrastructure in a deeply blue state.

via Politico|
#bruce-blakeman#fundraising#kathy-hochul
Health Groups sue EPA over rollback of climate endangerment finding
politics7 months ago

Health Groups sue EPA over rollback of climate endangerment finding

A coalition of health and environmental groups filed a Washington, D.C. appeals-court lawsuit challenging the EPA’s rollback of the Obama-era endangerment finding that linked greenhouse gases to health risks, arguing the move violates the Clean Air Act and shifts the agency away from protecting health, while naming EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin as a defendant; critics warn it could raise pollution and costs, though the EPA says deregulation could boost the economy.

via CBS News|
#climate-policy#endangerment-finding#epa
politics1 year ago

Trump's EPA Nominee Zeldin Gains Support Amidst Climate Policy Concerns

Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for EPA administrator, has started meeting with senators to secure confirmation, beginning with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who will chair the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Capito expressed support for Zeldin's vision of reducing regulatory overreach while protecting public health and the environment. Zeldin is expected to be confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate, facing less scrutiny than some of Trump's other controversial Cabinet picks.

via POLITICO|
#confirmation#epa#lee-zeldin
Trump Taps Lee Zeldin for EPA Leadership Amid Environmental Concerns
politics1 year ago

Trump Taps Lee Zeldin for EPA Leadership Amid Environmental Concerns

The article discusses Lee Zeldin's political stance, particularly his defense of Donald Trump, and questions whether he will extend similar support to environmental issues. As a Republican, Zeldin's approach to environmental policy remains uncertain, raising concerns about his commitment to addressing climate change and other ecological challenges.

via The New York Times|
#donald-trump#environmental-policy#lee-zeldin
Trump Appoints Climate Skeptic Lee Zeldin as New EPA Chief
politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints Climate Skeptic Lee Zeldin as New EPA Chief

President-elect Trump has nominated former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin, a strong Trump ally with limited environmental policy experience, has received mixed reactions. While his nomination is supported by some Republicans, environmental groups express concern over potential policy rollbacks. Zeldin's past includes defending Trump during impeachment and opposing the 2017 tax bill. His environmental stance aligns with Trump's, including skepticism about the Paris Climate Agreement. Despite criticism, some environmentalists are withholding judgment until Zeldin's confirmation process.

via The Hill|
#environmental-policy#epa#lee-zeldin
Trump Nominates Lee Zeldin as EPA Chief
politics1 year ago

Trump Nominates Lee Zeldin as EPA Chief

President-elect Trump has nominated former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), signaling a shift towards deregulation and the reversal of Biden-era climate policies. Zeldin, who had a low environmental score during his time in Congress, is expected to focus on weakening carbon emissions rules and promoting U.S. energy dominance. Environmental groups are preparing to oppose these changes, highlighting the potential legal and bureaucratic challenges ahead.

via Axios|
#deregulation#environmental-policy#epa