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What crackdown? Trump's EPA enforcement claims don't pass sniff test.
March 11, 20263 min read
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Ars TechnicaDespite administration claims of robust environmental enforcement, a recent analysis reveals that 75% of the criminal cases closed by the EPA last fiscal year were initiated during the Obama administration. The data suggests that current enforcement efforts are largely riding the momentum of legacy investigations rather than reflecting new oversight priorities.