The Trump administration has launched what it calls “the biggest deregulatory action” in U.S. history, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing plans to reconsider the 2009 endangerment finding that serves as the legal foundation for climate regulations. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin described the move as “driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion,” adding that the action aims to “drive down cost of living for American families” and “unleash American energy.” What’s at Stake The 2009 endangerment finding concluded that six greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, pose significant threats to public health and … Continue reading EPA’s Historic Rollback: 31 Environmental Rules Targeted