Energy & Economy

EPA’s Reckless Repeal of the Endangerment Finding Threatens America’s Environmental and Economic Security

By Economics Desk | February 12, 2026

The EPA’s recent rollback of the 2009 endangerment finding abandons decades of science protecting public health and puts our economy and communities at risk. What does this mean for American energy independence and national security?

In a move that raises urgent questions about America’s commitment to common-sense environmental stewardship, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revoked its landmark 2009 "endangerment finding." This scientific conclusion, central to regulating greenhouse gas emissions for over a decade, recognized carbon dioxide and other gases from fossil fuels as direct threats to public health and welfare. Why does this matter? The endangerment finding underpins vital regulations on emissions from power plants, vehicles, and industrial sources—key drivers of economic activity for millions of hardworking Americans. By dismantling this foundation without a scientifically sound replacement, the EPA risks regulatory chaos that could...

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