Coal 'Exemption' Proves Clean Air Act Was Always Dirty
According to The Hill, Trump’s EPA deemed metallurgical coal – essential for steel production – exempt from certain Clean Air Act standards. This move wasn't about environmental science; it was about political will bending to industrial demand. This administration, much like others, demonstrated a consistent pattern of prioritizing corporate interests over public health, reminiscent of how
regulatory agencies often pivot to accommodate lucrative industries once their political benefactors are installed. One might wonder: if regulations can be selectively applied to protect the 'national interest' of steel production, on what other fronts are environmental protections quietly being 'reinterpreted'? The 'Clean Air Act,' it seems, has an asterisk conveniently placed next to its core
purpose—a loophole large enough for heavy industry to drive through, pollution and all. This isn't just about coal; it's about the systemic dismantling of oversight for profit, a recurring theme in modern governance.