On July 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was in the process of rescinding the landmark 2009 endangerment finding , a decision that set the course for regulations regarding greenhouse gas emissions, such as those from cars and power plants.
In its announcement, the EPA noted that if its proposal is finalized, greenhouse gas emissions regulations for motor vehicles and engines would be repealed, which it claims would restore consumer choice and give Americans the ability to purchase a safe and affordable car for their families, thereby decreasing the overall cost of living.
“With this proposal, the Trump EPA is proposing to end sixteen years of uncertainty for automakers and American consumers,” EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a statement. “[...] If f