In yet another hit to efforts to combat climate change, President Donald Trump’ administration announced on Wednesday that it was rescinding conservation rules requiring energy-saving light bulbs.
The Department of Energy’s policy changes will halt the shift toward LED light bulbs, which help save energy and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Under the new policy, manufacturers are no longer required to meet energy conservation standards for several types of light bulbs, such as candle-shaped and reflector bulbs.
The administration’s rollback will be a boon for the light bulb manufacturers who opposed the regulations, though it could lead to further greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
The rule will go into effect on October 5.
The Trump administration is also rolling back key regulations on methane emissions, another contributor to climate change.
Just more Death Cult Donnie.
It sure is going to be tough for the light bulb manufacturing lobby to sell light bulbs when we’re all dead thanks to catastrophic climate change.
Let´s bring back lead in gasoline, while we´re at it.
We always knew President Taco Bowl was for immediate personal and selfish gratification with the welfare of future generations and the planet be damned. Impeach him NOW!
This is all pure spite but I think the momentum to LEDs is to far gone to stop now.