NewsPronto

 
The Times


.

USA Conversation

The Conversation USA

The Conversation USA

4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding that underpins US climate policies

  • Written by H. Christopher Frey, Glenn E. Futrell Distinguished University Professor of Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
imageU.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, left, takes a selfie with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, center, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in front of the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline.AP Photo/Jenny Kane

The Trump administration’s plan to unravel many of the nation’s climate policies hinges on rescinding what’s known as the endangerment...

Read more: 4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding that underpins...

More Articles ...

  1. The dark history of forced starvation as a weapon of war against Indigenous peoples
  2. Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids
  3. 4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies
  4. San Francisco and other cities, following a Supreme Court ruling, are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets
  5. Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed
  6. My research team used 18 years of sea wave records to learn how destructive ‘rogue waves’ form – here’s what we found
  7. US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs
  8. This isn’t how wars are ended − a veteran diplomat explains how Trump-Putin summit is amateurish and politically driven
  9. Moose have lived in Colorado for centuries – unpacking the evidence from history, archaeology and oral traditions
  10. Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects
  11. What is rust? A materials scientist explains metal’s crusty enemy
  12. Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block
  13. For Syrian Druze, latest violence is one more chapter in a centuries-long struggle over autonomy
  14. Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who – and what – chaplains are varies widely
  15. Trump administration cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed
  16. 3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire
  17. Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data
  18. Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them
  19. Industrial pollution once ravaged the Adirondacks − decades of history captured in lake mud track their slow recovery
  20. AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching
  21. NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say
  22. Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices
  23. Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity
  24. Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genocide scholars found similar strategies used from East Timor to Guatemala to Yemen
  25. Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
  26. Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can make a difference
  27. As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights
  28. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop culture inspires innocence, joy and belonging
  29. Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US
  30. Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows
  31. A toxicologist’s guide to poison ivy’s itch and bee stings’ burning pain – 2 examples of nature’s chemical warfare
  32. Wildfire season is starting weeks earlier in California – a new study shows how climate change is driving the expansion
  33. Trump has promised to eliminate funding to schools that don’t nix DEI work – but half of the states are not complying
  34. How states are placing guardrails around AI in the absence of strong federal regulation
  35. History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function
  36. Iron nanoparticles can help treat contaminated water – our team of scientists created them out of expired supplements
  37. Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries
  38. Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health
  39. Where next for Khamenei? After war, Iran’s supreme leader is faced with difficult choices
  40. Philadelphia is using AI-driven cameras to keep bus lanes clear – transparency can help build trust in the system
  41. The Druze are a tightly knit community – and the violence in Syria is triggering fears in Lebanon
  42. EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop the shift to electric vehicles, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive
  43. A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about
  44. Why leisure matters for a good life, according to Aristotle
  45. When it comes to finance, ‘normal’ data is actually pretty weird
  46. Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers
  47. Survivors’ voices 80 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki sound a warning and a call to action
  48. National parks are key conservation areas for wildlife and natural resources
  49. The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone
  50. For America’s 35M small businesses, tariff uncertainty hits especially hard