As EPA Readies For Transition, Trump Details Early Environmental Agenda

As EPA and the White House start the process for transition to President-elect Donald Trump's administration, Trump is outlining his early environmental agenda that codifies pledges he made on the campaign trail including scrapping major climate and water rules while “refocusing” EPA on protecting air and water quality. Following Trump's victory in the Nov. 8 election, current agency Administrator Gina McCarthy sent a memo to all EPA employees saying she would ensure a smooth transition to the next administration. President...