WASHINGTON - Washington State has joined a coalition of 22 states, the District of Columbia and nine local governments in opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to reverse its 2009 finding.

This landmark decision identified greenhouse gas emissions as a threat to public health and welfare due to their role in climate change.

According to a report from the Attorney General's office, the coalition has submitted a letter to the EPA. The letter argues that rescinding the finding would contradict both the law and the majority of scientific evidence supporting the dangers of greenhouse gases.

The Trump administration has stated that the EPA lacks the authority to regulate air pollution in this context.

The coalition's stance highlights their commitment to maintaining t

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