EPA Administrator Michael Regan defended the agency’s regulations on power plants and other pollutants amidst Republican criticism that the Environmental Protection Agency has overstepped its statutory authority and is negatively impacting the U.S. economy. Regan emphasized that the EPA’s efforts are vital to ensure clean air and water, and to maintain global competitiveness. He underscored the importance of partnership and transparent dialogue with Congress to fulfill the agency’s mission of protecting public health and the environment. For further details, you can read the original article here.