Last updated: February 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM
EPA Kills Greenhouse Gas Rules in Major Reversal
📰 What Happened
The Environmental Protection Agency cancelled a key scientific finding about greenhouse gases on Thursday. This finding from 2009 said that greenhouse gases harm people and the environment. It was the legal basis for rules that limit carbon emissions from cars, power plants, and factories.
💡 Why It Matters
This change could end most federal rules that limit climate pollution. Millions of Americans could face dirtier air and more climate change impacts. The EPA hopes the Supreme Court will support this decision and overturn its own 2007 ruling that started these regulations.
🔮 What Happens Next
Environmental groups will likely sue the EPA to stop this change. The legal fight will probably go to the Supreme Court, which will decide if the EPA can cancel these protections.
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