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Trump Administration Takes Chainsaw to Science-Based Endangerment Finding Endangering Us All
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its final rule to undo the agency’s 2009 foundational scientific finding that global warming emissions endanger public health and the environment—referred to as the Endangerment Finding. EPA also today repealed standards that reduce the dependence of cars and trucks on fossil fuels, which were among the strongest policies the United States had in place to combat climate change, curb toxic fossil fuel pollution, and save drivers money at the pump. This announcement was made via a press conference, and the final rule has yet to be posted to the federal register.“Today, Administrator Zeldin took a chainsaw to the Endangerment Finding, undoing this long-standing, science-based finding on bogus grounds at the expense of our health. Ramming through this unlawful, destructive action at the behest of polluters is an obvious example of what happens when a corrupt administration and fossil fuel interests are allowed to run amok.
“The science establishing harm to human health and the environment from heat-trapping emissions was clear in 2009. More than fifteen years later, the evidence has only mounted as have human suffering and economic damages. Meanwhile, the continued burning of fossil fuels is causing global warming emissions to rise. The science, the facts and the law are unassailable: EPA has the obligation and the authority to regulate this pollution under the Clean Air Act, an act of Congress it’s now blatantly violating.
Trump Administration Takes Chainsaw to Science-Based Endangerment Finding Endangering Us All
EPA today announced its final rule to undo the agency’s 2009 endangerment finding and repeal standards that reduce the dependence of cars and trucks on fossil fuels. Statement by UCS President Dr. Gretchen Goldman.
This is serious enough so my hope is the world community responds in ways to punish the US economically. Perhaps an international boycott of US manufactured autos and trucks if the auto companies reduce current emissions standards. I haven't thought a lot about what can be done but something needs to be done. Other, that is, than the next admin reversing everything trump has done to harm the environment.