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Conservatives plan rollback of environmental protections under second Trump term

If Donald Trump wins re-election, Project 2025 has a detailed plan to reshape federal environmental policies.

Michelle Nijhuis and Erin X. Wong report for High Country News.

In short:

Project 2025 proposes significant reductions in federal environmental protections and workforce.
The plan includes expanding oil and gas leases and reviving the "Trump-era Energy Dominance Agenda."
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could see major staff cuts and office closures, impacting its ability to enforce environmental laws.

Key quote:

"We must go to work on Day One to deconstruct the Administrative state."

— Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise

Why this matters:

Project 2025 is a conservative blueprint aiming to overhaul public lands, water, and wildlife protections if Trump gets another shot at the White House. It's not just about loosening a few regulations; it's a full-on demolition of decades of progress in conservation. Read more: A western rebellion comes of age. And rage.

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