The Trump administration’s slash-and-burn approach to federal programs has delivered a considerable hit to the nation’s environment, but experts say its plans to repeal hard-won protections for clean air and water will also directly jeopardize Americans’ health — and their wallets. Two new reports from environmental watchdog groups outline how the administration’s recent regulatory rollbacks, cuts to climate programs and promotion of fossil fuel production will significantly increase the cost of living for millions of people and bring about hundreds of thousands of premature deaths. 

Other EPA and water quality regulation news:

• E&E News by Politico: Shakeup at HHS guts office key to water fluoridation policy
• The Guardian: Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’
• CBS Colorado: Head of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visits Colorado to meet with state leaders
• The Conversation: Blog: EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?
• AP News: Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer