Trump EPA reportedly seeks to revoke landmark air pollution rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration is reportedly seeking to revoke a key regulation that serves as the foundation for the U.S. government's climate change mitigation efforts. The EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin, is expected to move to repeal the 2009 "endangerment finding," which established that greenhouse gas emissions pose a threat to public health and the environment. This finding is a crucial legal basis that enables the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. By revoking this finding, the Trump administration would significantly undermine the federal government's ability to address climate change through regulatory actions. The potential move is seen as a part of the administration's broader efforts to roll back environmental regulations and prioritize economic interests over climate change concerns. However, the decision would likely face legal challenges from environmental groups and states that have been actively involved in climate change mitigation efforts.