Trump rolls back landmark policy regulating greenhouse emissions
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) removed a major policy stating that greenhouse gases are harmful to public health. This change affects many climate rules that were based on the original policy.Key Facts
- The EPA repealed a key policy called the 'endangerment finding.'
- This policy previously stated that greenhouse gases are harmful to health and welfare.
- The 'endangerment finding' had been used as a legal basis for climate regulations.
- The change means federal climate rules relying on this policy are affected.
- The decision is reported by William Brangham in the "Tipping Point" series.
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