Project 2025 suggests a decentralized approach to environmental regulation, advocating for a reduction in federal oversight in favor of state and local control.

This is framed as empowering localities but could lead to a “race to the bottom” where states might weaken environmental standards to attract businesses.

This could result in uneven environmental laws across the country, with some Americans facing increased exposure to pollutants depending on their state’s policies.

Such disparities could exacerbate health inequalities and weaken nationwide efforts to combat environmental issues like air and water pollution [Project 2025, page 452].