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Donald Trump takes aim at more water and energy efficiency standards

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Donald Trump orders Department of Energy to “consider using all lawful authority to rescind” or weaken regulations for water and energy efficiency for dishwashers and washing machines.

The action also includes water use standards for showers, faucets, toilets, and urinals.

Earlier in the week , CNN and E&E News reported that the Trump administration would shutter the Energy Star program.

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67

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62

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35

Article tone

formal

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English

Language complexity

76

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short-lived

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