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Last Update2026-02-12
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Event Overview
The repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding highlights a shift in environmental policy, emphasizing economic benefits over regulatory measures. This action underscores the tension between economic and environmental priorities, potentially impacting future climate change mitigation efforts.
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Trump Repeals 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
U.S. President Trump announced the repeal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 'Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding,' stating that this action would save $1.3 trillion in regulatory costs and help reduce car prices. The finding, issued by the Obama administration, indicated that greenhouse gas emissions lead to climate change and could pose a risk to public health, serving as the foundation for U.S. greenhouse gas emission policies. Repealing this finding means the legal basis for U.S. regulation of greenhouse gases is invalidated, marking a significant retreat by the Trump administration in climate policy.