Trump's EPA Seeks to Rewrite History on Climate Change Regulations
The Trump administration has proposed revoking a key climate change scientific finding that underpins US regulations for greenhouse gas emissions. This move could dismantle crucial environmental protections and reduce efforts to tackle climate change. Critics argue this action endangers public health and contradicts the EPA's mission.
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The Trump administration has announced a proposal to revoke a pivotal scientific finding from 2009 that has served as the cornerstone for US regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, a critical element in the fight against climate change.
The proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks to nullify the 'endangerment finding,' which legally underpins many climate regulations under the Clean Air Act. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has characterized the current regulations as a 'Holy Grail' of climate policies, advocating for their repeal to inaugurate what he described as the 'Golden Age of American success.'
This initiative comes amidst vocal opposition from former EPA leaders and environmental groups, who warn of severe risks to public health and the environment. Legal experts predict significant challenges in overturning the Supreme Court-backed finding, with critics labeling the move as detrimental to the agency's core mission.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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