Trump's EPA is revoking the 'endangerment finding' on greenhouse gases. Here's what to know.

February 12, 2026

TL;DR

The Trump administration is revoking the 'endangerment finding,' which underpins federal regulation of greenhouse gases.
This action removes the legal and scientific justification for regulating emissions from sources like cars, trucks, and power plants.
The EPA head called it 'the largest act of deregulation in the history of the United States.'
Environmentalists condemn the move as a dangerous setback for public health and the planet.
The administration argues the finding is too expensive and hinders American energy dominance, estimating trillions in savings.
Critics counter that short-term gains ignore larger, long-term economic costs of unchecked climate pollution.
Legal experts suggest the administration faces protracted litigation due to established science and court rulings affirming regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
Companies are unlikely to base long-term plans on this action, anticipating future administrations may reinstate regulations.

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