US climate policy shift: Trump calls Obama-era greenhouse gas endangerment finding ‘baseless’

In a significant policy shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled the Obama administration's greenhouse gas endangerment finding as 'baseless.' This finding, established in 2009, concluded that emissions from carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases pose a danger to public health and the environment, serving as a cornerstone for federal climate regulations. Trump's dismissal of this finding raises concerns about the future of federal climate action in the United States, potentially undermining efforts to combat climate change. As the Biden administration aims to restore and enhance climate policies, the reversal of such findings introduces considerable uncertainty into national and global climate initiatives. Environmental advocates warn that this decision could hinder progress towards reducing emissions and addressing the climate crisis, emphasizing the need for robust policies to ensure a sustainable future. The ramifications of this shift extend beyond U.S. borders, impacting international climate agreements and cooperation efforts aimed at mitigating climate change effects worldwide.