Biden's latest climate rules crack down on manufacturing, ignoring industry warnings of economic devastation

The Biden administration finalized regulations severely tightening restrictions on the manufacturing and energy sectors despite industry warnings about devastating economic consequences.

"Today's action is a critical step forward that will better protect workers, families and communities from the dangerous and costly impacts of fine particle pollution," EPA Administrator Michael Regan told reporters in a call. "The science is clear. Soot pollution is one of the most dangerous forms of air pollution and is linked to a range of serious and potentially deadly illnesses, including asthma and heart attacks." Thomas Catenacci is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.

"The stronger standard is designed to ensure clear, routine pathways for industry to continue to upgrade and build while maintaining cleaner, healthier air," Regan continued. "We know that cleaner air and a strong and bustling economy go hand in hand."