Removal of environmental safeguards could put Arizonans at risk

In the past few weeks, Phoenix has seen multiple dust storms and monsoons. Beyond that, experts warn extreme heat, extreme weather and weakened environmental protections are putting Arizonans at risk when it comes to their health and livelihoods.

The Trump Administration’s actions have threatened to eliminate dozens of climate and public health safeguards, including carbon pollution standards for power plants and the EPA’s foundational Endangerment Finding, which supports all federal climate protections.

Last week, a group of health care workers and environmental leaders met to share stories of how these actions affect Arizonans and what can be done to stop it.

Sandy Bahr, Director of the Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss how the adverse weather is affecting the health of Arizonans and how the Trump Administration’s actions could affect it further.