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EPA plans to overturn scientific finding used to regulate carbon emissions

EPA plans to overturn scientific finding used to regulate carbon emissions

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to change a major scientific finding from 2009. This finding has been used to control carbon emissions from fossil fuels under the Clean Air Act.

Key Facts

  • The EPA is considering changing a scientific finding that has been in place since 2009.
  • This finding is related to the harmful effects of pollutants from fossil fuels.
  • Fossil fuels are natural sources like coal, oil, and gas.
  • The current finding allows these pollutants to be regulated under the Clean Air Act.
  • The Trump administration has been working to reduce federal regulations.
  • The announcement was made as part of the administration's broader policy changes.

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