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.