EPA to End Polluter Emission Reporting Requirements
A proposed rollback of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, requiring large polluters to publicly report emissions, threatens to significantly increase emissions and hinder climate change mitigation efforts. The program’s data, crucial for tracking emissions reductions (over 75% of the overall U.S. decline since 2010), is now at risk, coinciding with EPA cuts to air quality monitoring. This lack of accountability and data, particularly in already underserved communities, makes it harder to address the health impacts of air pollution. Simultaneous funding cuts for air monitoring programs further exacerbate this issue, highlighting the urgent need for continued emission reporting and robust air quality monitoring nationwide.
John Q. Hosedrinker