Last updated: February 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM
EPA Kills Greenhouse Gas Rules - Climate Policy Reversed
📰 What Happened
The Environmental Protection Agency removed a key scientific finding about greenhouse gases on Thursday. This finding from 2009 said that carbon dioxide and other gases harm public health. It was the basis for all federal rules limiting emissions from cars, power plants, and factories. The Supreme Court ordered this study in 2007.
💡 Why It Matters
This change could end most federal climate rules in the United States. Millions of Americans could face more air pollution and health problems. The EPA wants the Supreme Court to overturn its own previous decision that required this scientific analysis.
🔮 What Happens Next
Legal challenges from environmental groups and states will likely follow soon. The case could end up back at the Supreme Court, which is what the EPA wants.
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