E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution
By The BriefBrief
The Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) has announced a significant policy shift, deciding to no longer factor in the lives saved when evaluating the benefits of air pollution regulations.
WHO:Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.)
WHAT:Policy change regarding the evaluation of air pollution regulations
WHEN:Jan 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:United States
WHY:To reassess the criteria used in evaluating the effectiveness of air quality regulations