Economy

The E.P.A. Rescinds a Landmark Finding

February 20, 2026

The Trump Administration has rescinded the Environmental Protection Agency's 'endangerment finding', which classified greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide as a risk to environmental health. Doug Burgum, the Secretary of the Interior, defended this decision, claiming that CO2 is not a pollutant and is essential for plant growth.

Credit: ByBill McKibbenFebruary 20, 2026

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The EPA's 'endangerment finding' has been rescinded by the Trump Administration.
Doug Burgum stated that CO2 is not a pollutant and is necessary for plant growth.
The decision has been criticized for lacking scientific backing.
Burgum has publicly promoted coal, further indicating his stance on fossil fuels.

News / The Lede Climate Change E.P.A. (Environmental Protection Agency)

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The E.P.A. Rescinds a Landmark Finding

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The E.P.A. Rescinds a Landmark Finding

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