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Making America Unhealthy: A Blueprint
As President Trump prepares for his State of the Union, we doubt he is reflecting on the health of the nation. If he is, his address should explain why his administration’s policies and those he appointed to lead federal health agencies have undermined the health of the American people.
Roll back of EPA mercury and air toxic standards increases health risks putting all Americans at risk
APHA strongly condemns the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule to rollback the 2024 updated Mercury and Air Toxic Standards for the power sector. These standards have already reduced 90% of mercury emissions from the power sector.
APHA and several organizations sue EPA over illegal repeal of climate protections
APHA, Health and environmental groups challenge the Trump EPA’s harmful, unscientific and illegal repeal of the endangerment finding and elimination of clean vehicle standards.
APHA and several health leaders say endangerment finding repeal disregards health harms
The action also includes the elimination of federal standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new cars and trucks.