Project 2025, a policy blueprint developed by conservative organizations, advocates for significant revisions to U.S. environmental regulations. Among its proposals is the repeal of the Antiquities Act, which would limit the president’s ability to designate national monuments, potentially opening federally protected lands for commercial development.
Additionally, the initiative seeks to roll back provisions of the Clean Air Act, including removing the requirement for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set air quality standards based on public health criteria. These policy shifts signal a broader effort to reduce federal regulatory oversight on environmental protection and prioritize economic and industrial interests over conservation efforts.