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Trump Rescinds EPA CO₂ Endangerment Finding in Historic Deregulatory Action
Landmark move removes legal foundation for greenhouse gas regulation, boosting coal industry
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin formally rescinded the Obama-era 2009 CO₂ endangerment finding, eliminating the legal foundation for greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act. The White House projected $1.3 trillion in regulatory cost savings from the action, which Zeldin described as 'the largest deregulatory action in American history.' Interior Secretary Burgum framed the move as directly enabling 'the revival of clean, beautiful American coal.'
Why it matters
The rescission removes the keystone regulatory burden that has driven premature coal plant retirements, blocked investment, and increased electricity costs for American families for 16 years. Legal challenges are expected from environmental groups and state attorneys general, but the action immediately changes the investment calculus for every coal plant still operating in the United States.
The details
President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin formally rescinded the Obama-era 2009 CO₂ endangerment finding, eliminating the legal foundation for greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act. The White House projected $1.3 trillion in regulatory cost savings from the action, which Zeldin described as 'the largest deregulatory action in American history.' Interior Secretary Burgum framed the move as directly enabling 'the revival of clean, beautiful American coal.'
- The endangerment finding was rescinded on February 12, 2026.
The players
President Trump
The President of the United States who rescinded the EPA's CO₂ endangerment finding.
Lee Zeldin
The EPA Administrator who formally rescinded the CO₂ endangerment finding alongside President Trump.
David Burgum
The Interior Secretary who framed the rescission as enabling the revival of American coal.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
