Bush Sr. Solved the Acid Rain Problem. Trump Is Bringing It Back. | With bombs in Iran and deregulation at home, Trump seems determined to resurrect one of the most apocalyptic images of the 1980s.

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✦ Editorial Summary

Former President George H.W. Bush implemented policies to address acid rain in the 1980s, significantly reducing emissions. President Trump's deregulation efforts are now reversing this progress, potentially reviving the environmental issue. Trump's policies threaten to bring back the apocalyptic image of acid rain that plagued the 1980s.

r/environment·newrepublic.com·Mar 13, 2026·1 min read·1284 pts

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