EPA wants to eliminate regulation for greenhouse gases
9 months ago
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- #climate-change
- #Trump-administration
- Trump administration plans to overturn the 2009 EPA endangerment finding that regulates greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
- EPA argues it lacks legal authority to regulate greenhouse gases, aiming to eliminate rules on climate pollution from vehicles and power plants.
- Climate advocates vow to challenge the proposal, citing threats to public safety amid increasing climate disasters.
- The endangerment finding, established under Obama, is a cornerstone of U.S. climate action, upheld by Congress in the Inflation Reduction Act.
- Trump's EPA claims the 2009 finding was flawed and overstepped legal authority, aligning with conservative efforts to limit climate regulations.
- The proposal aligns with Trump's broader agenda to roll back environmental rules, including withdrawing from the Paris Agreement.
- Critics argue the move prioritizes oil industry interests over science and public health, promising legal battles if finalized.