But could the courts, the business community, and even the President's own team throw up a roadblock?
Sadiq Khan expresses 'deep concerns' environmental regulations and enforcement standards could be weakened after UK leaves EU
Around the world courts are stepping in when politicians fail to act, with South Africa's government the latest to lose a groundbreaking climate lawsuit with judges ruling against its plans for a new coal-fired power station
Associated Waste Management Ltd fined following successful Environment Agency prosecution
US President expected to sign executive order to rescind major industrial emissions regulation this week with NOAA budget cuts also in the offing
YouGov poll reveals high levels of concern over air quality, as Mayor's Office confirms every borough has illegal levels of pollution
New rules abolish cost caps protecting people from unbridled legal fees when bringing environmental cases - but the government insists individuals will not have to pay above their means
It's open season on environmental regulations, says David Powell from the New Economics Foundation
Greener UK coalition launches manifesto highlighting significant concerns over potential weakening of regulations
But campaigners warn plans to cancel excess carbon allowances do not go far enough