Environment on the back burner amid energy crisis and politics
The Carter era faces slowing momentum for environmental protection as energy shortages, inflation, and budget strains push agencies and Congress toward trimming programs. EPA actions, forest logging, leaded gasoline rules, and Mirex debates reflect mixed signals, while Alaska land protections show some gains. Experts weigh whether this is accommodation or rollback.
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