EPA Plans Historic Deregulation of Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to rescind the 'endangerment finding' that has classified greenhouse gases as a danger to human health for decades. This action, described as the largest deregulation effort in U.S. history, is spearheaded by EPA head Lee Zeldin under President Donald Trump's administration.

On a recent episode of the Ruthless podcast, Zeldin announced the agency's plan, arguing it would save Americans money while dismantling two decades of regulatory measures aimed at curbing emissions from vehicles, power plants, and other sectors. The 'endangerment finding' was pivotal in legal efforts to regulate greenhouse gases and was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The move is expected to challenge the scientific grounds for the original finding, potentially undermining previous regulations designed to reduce emissions. A formal announcement is set to occur in Indiana, raising questions about the future of U.S. environmental policy under existing authority granted by the Clean Air Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)