Last updated: February 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
EPA Reverses Climate Finding, Loses Power to Regulate
📰 What Happened
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reversed a major scientific finding on Thursday. The agency said greenhouse gases no longer pose a danger to public health. This finding was first made in 2009 and allowed the EPA to regulate carbon emissions. President Trump announced the change alongside EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
💡 Why It Matters
This decision strips the EPA of its legal authority to control pollution from cars, power plants, and factories. It ends the scientific basis for U.S. climate action that has been in place for 16 years. Millions of Americans will be affected by changes to air quality rules and emission standards.
🔮 What Happens Next
Environmental groups will likely file lawsuits to challenge the EPA's reversal. The decision may be tied up in courts for years while its legal status is determined.
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