State Attorneys General Challenge EPA's Rollback on Greenhouse Gas Findings

Attorneys general from California and other Democratic-led states urged President Trump's administration to reconsider its plan to rescind a crucial EPA finding. This finding states that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health, forming the legal basis for numerous U.S. greenhouse gas regulations.

If repealed, the EPA's existing limits on emissions from vehicles, power plants, and more would be threatened. California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized the proposal as unlawful and based on unreliable science, undermining over 15 years of established emission standards.

The Trump administration aims to dismantle rules compelling automakers to produce more efficient and electric vehicles. While the EPA claims this could reduce economic burdens, critics argue it ignores the costly impacts of climate change. State attorneys general continue to voice strong opposition, warning of the broad implications for environmental safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)