Following Trump’s lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations

Some Republican legislators in Alabama have approved legislation that would restrict the state's ability to set environmental regulations. The bill, backed by business groups, aims to prevent state agencies from setting restrictions on pollutants and hazardous substances exceeding federal standards. If a new rule is proposed, it must demonstrate a "direct causal link" between exposure to harmful emissions and manifest bodily harm to humans. Environmental groups argue that this hurdle would cripple the state's ability to respond to environmental or health risks, including PFAS contamination. The Alabama measure follows President Donald Trump's administration efforts to roll back federal environmental rules on power plants, water, and greenhouse gases. This move is part of a broader trend among GOP states seeking to limit environmental regulations.

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