Senator Tom Carper

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Senator Tom Carper @SenatorCarper

This report documents some of the emerging evidence that COVID-19 is more likely to kill people whose preexisting conditions are worsened by breathing more polluted air. Despite this, EPA has been pursuing rollbacks that will lead to more polluted air—its own #PollutionPandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 20, 2020

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Senator Tom Carper @SenatorCarper

This @EPWDems #PollutionPandemic report describes the clear links found between climate change and the likelihood of future pandemics. It also describes the clear evidence that other coronaviruses were more likely to cause death in those who were also exposed to air pollution. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 20, 2020

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Senator Tom Carper @SenatorCarper

In fact, @EnvDefenseFund estimated that there would be more than 18,000 premature deaths caused by this rollback. That's more than half the people who live in Dover, Delaware—and that's just one of the rollbacks EPA has finalized during the COVID-19 pandemic. #PollutionPandemic — PolitiTweet.org

EPA's own analysis shows that its #CleanerCars rollback will actually kill more people prematurely because of air p… https://t.co/RZcRMSOSmb

Posted May 20, 2020