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Donald Trump, Lee Zeldin (EPA Administrator)
United States
May 29, 2026
Verified: May 29, 2026
"The Trump administration is rolling back regulations on high-global-warming-potential HFC refrigerants. The EPA estimates the changes will save $2.4 billion but increase CO2 equivalent emissions by 68 million metric tons by 2050. Industry groups oppose the move, citing potential cost increases and disruption to investments made under the AIM Act."
Author: William D. Nordhaus
This book by Nobel laureate William Nordhaus provides a foundational understanding of the economic trade-offs between climate regulation and industrial costs, which is central to the debate over HFC regulations and the AIM Act.
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