Summary
The article discusses a planned action by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which recognizes the dangers of greenhouse gases. The authors argue that this repeal ignores scientific evidence and undermines the EPA's mission to protect public health and the environment.
Key Facts
- The Endangerment Finding is a comprehensive analysis by the U.S. government on the health risks of greenhouse gases.
- The 2009 Endangerment Finding resulted from a Supreme Court decision in 2007 that categorized greenhouse gases as air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.
- The Finding led to regulations that limit greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality and public health.
- These regulations have reportedly prevented millions of premature deaths and saved trillions in healthcare costs.
- Repealing the Endangerment Finding could increase pollution-related health issues and disrupt clean energy progress.
- The authors view the repeal as a departure from the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment.
