Greenhouse gas regulations

EPA to Reverse Greenhouse Gas Rules Foundation, Sources Say

EPA to withdraw foundation of greenhouse gas rules, sources say, and it’s frankly infuriating. It’s like watching everything you thought was a given, things you learned as a kid even, being systematically dismantled. The idea that regulations meant to protect our planet are being undone for the sake of a few extra bucks in the pockets of those who will likely not even be around to face the consequences is, to put it mildly, disheartening.

The core of this issue seems to be the EPA’s intention to reverse a crucial scientific finding. This finding, the “endangerment finding,” is what provides the legal justification for the major regulations we have in place to deal with climate change.… Continue reading