Trump flouts science to revoke landmark US climate finding, calling it ‘giant scam’

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 13, 2026 at 03:34 AM

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President Trump revoked the EPA's 2009 "endangerment finding" on Thursday, a key scientific basis for US climate regulations. This action eliminates greenhouse gas standards for automobiles immediately and threatens other climate rules, including those for power plants and oil and gas producers. Trump defended the repeal by claiming the original finding lacked factual and legal basis, dismissing concerns about climate change impacts. He reiterated his view that human-caused global warming is a hoax. The repeal is expected to face legal challenges. The move represents the largest rollback of climate policy during Trump's presidency.

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White House 40% Environmental Protection Agency 70% United States ×280% Donald Trump ×290%

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