Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration is expected to revisit and potentially revoke the 2009 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “endangerment finding,” a landmark determination that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare.
The 2009 ruling has served as the legal foundation for numerous federal climate regulations, including vehicle emissions standards and power plant rules. If overturned, it could significantly limit the federal government’s authority to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.

Supporters of the potential rollback argue that revisiting the finding would reduce regulatory pressure on industries and stimulate economic growth. They contend that environmental rules tied to the decision have imposed costly compliance requirements on businesses and consumers.
However, environmental advocates and many scientists warn that revoking the finding could undermine efforts to combat climate change and weaken public health protections. Legal experts suggest that any attempt to overturn the determination would likely face immediate court challenges.
The debate underscores deep political divisions over climate policy and the federal government’s role in environmental regulation.
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