Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
States File Lawsuit
A coalition of states sues to block the repeal, alleging it violates the Clean Air Act.
Repeal Announced
The Trump EPA formally moves to repeal the 2009 finding, citing a need for deregulation.
Endangerment Finding Issued
EPA officially determines that six greenhouse gases threaten the health of current and future generations.
Massachusetts v. EPA
Supreme Court rules EPA has authority to regulate GHGs if they are found to endanger public health.
A coalition of U.S. states has filed a major lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following its decision to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding. The legal challenge seeks to preserve the scientific determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health, which serves as the mandatory legal trigger for federal climate regulations.
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