Summary
President Donald Trump has revoked a key scientific finding that was the basis for U.S. climate change regulations. This action removes the legal foundation used to impose greenhouse gas emission standards on vehicles and power plants. The decision is likely to face legal challenges.
Key Facts
- President Trump revoked a scientific finding known as the “endangerment finding.”
- This finding was the basis for climate regulations under the Clean Air Act.
- President Trump described the finding as a "scam" and celebrated its repeal.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the rule to rescind this finding.
- The decision could lead to the removal of greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and trucks.
- Experts believe this move will face legal challenges in the courts.
- The EPA ended tax credits for vehicles with automatic start-stop ignition systems.
- Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy criticized the action as reckless.
