US EPA Zeldin's Illegal Attacks on Environmental Protections Must Be Challenged

CIEL asserts that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's proposed dismantling of environmental protections lacks due process and contradicts the agency's purpose. The organization warns that companies returning to dirtier operations will be held accountable and pledges to fight the administration's efforts to strip away protections for clean air, water, and toxics.

• CIEL contends that the EPA cannot legally remove protections for clean air, water, or toxics without following due process, providing public comment, and offering adequate justification, stating that the proposed measures are fundamentally incompatible with the agency's purpose.
• The document asserts that administrative actions cannot negate the scientific evidence linking fossil fuels to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, nor the evidence that specific industry practices cause environmental and human harm.
• CIEL warns that companies that increase pollution or return to dangerous operations following the EPA Administrator's announcements will be held accountable for the resulting harm.

APA

Center for International Environmental Law (2025). US EPA Zeldin's Illegal Attacks on Environmental Protections Must Be Challenged. https://www.ciel.org/news/us-epa-zeldins-illegal-attacks-on-environmental-protections-must-be-challenged/

Chicago

Center for International Environmental Law. US EPA Zeldin's Illegal Attacks on Environmental Protections Must Be Challenged. 2025. https://www.ciel.org/news/us-epa-zeldins-illegal-attacks-on-environmental-protections-must-be-challenged/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{centerforinternationalenvironmentallaw2025epa, author = {{Center for International Environmental Law}}, title = {{US EPA Zeldin's Illegal Attacks on Environmental Protections Must Be Challenged}}, publisher = {Center for International Environmental Law}, year = {2025}, month = mar, url = {https://www.ciel.org/news/us-epa-zeldins-illegal-attacks-on-environmental-protections-must-be-challenged/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }