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Headlines for January 6, 2021

Back in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule which experts say will allow companies to further pollute the nation’s air and water by limiting what research can be included in crafting public health protections. Known as the “transparency” rule, it requires researchers to disclose their raw data, which is often not possible since it can include confidential medical records and other personal data, excluding vital findings from the development of environmental regulations.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has just weakened protections for over 1,000 species of birds. The Interior Department rule bars officials from charging companies for killing migratory birds in any “unintentional” act, such as oil spills or toxic waste ponds. Wildlife experts have warned the rule could lead to billions more birds dying over the coming decades.

A top official from Joe Biden’s team vowed the recent policies would be reversed, though it’s unclear how long that will take.

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