Trump Administration Proposes Rolling Back Coal Ash Rules to Ease Groundwater Cleanup Standards

The Trump administration proposed rolling back coal ash regulations to ease groundwater monitoring and limit cleanup requirements at power plants.This move reverses Biden-era protections intended to safeguard communities from toxic heavy metals like lead and mercury near sites such as Lake Michigan.While the US Environmental Agency argues the change supports energy dominance and reduces industry costs, environmental groups warn of contamination.
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