Trump set to gut US climate change policy and environmental regulations: White House official

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By MATTHEW DALY and SEUNG MIN KIMFebruary 10, 2026 at 05:53 PM

AI Summary

medium article 4 min

The Trump administration, according to a White House official, is expected to revoke the 2009 endangerment finding this week. This EPA declaration, established during the Obama administration, determined that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Rescinding this finding, the legal basis for climate regulations under the Clean Air Act, could significantly weaken U.S. efforts to combat climate change. The move is framed by the White House as a deregulatory action to promote American energy dominance and reduce costs. Environmental groups are expected to legally challenge the decision, calling it a major setback for climate action. The EPA is finalizing a new rule regarding the endangerment finding, though the exact timing of the revocation is unclear.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

The Wall Street Journal 40% Brigit Hirsch 40% Lee Zeldin 40% Karoline Leavitt 50% Barack Obama 50% Clean Air Act 60% United States ×370% White House ×370% Environmental Protection Agency ×480% Donald Trump ×290%

Keywords

climate change 100% environmental regulations 90% greenhouse gas emissions 80% endangerment finding 80% epa 70% deregulation 60% clean air act 60% trump administration 50% climate policy 50%