EPA Seeks Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Regulation Basis

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), led by Administrator Lee Zeldin under the Trump administration, has proposed repealing the 2009 'endangerment finding,' which is the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change. This move would eliminate federal authority to regulate emissions from vehicles, power plants, and other industrial sources, effectively dismantling climate policies established under the Obama and Biden administrations. Critics, including Democrats, environmental groups, and legal experts, argue the action ignores scientific consensus and endangers public health, while supporters claim existing regulations hinder economic growth. The proposal is described as the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history and is currently open for public comment. Legal experts anticipate major court challenges, as courts have previously upheld the endangerment finding and its scientific foundation. The rollback could severely limit U.S. efforts to address climate change and risks undermining global climate initiatives.