Democrats rally in support of the endangered species declaration
Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and a group of congressional climate hawks have expressed concern over the Trump administration's plan to overturn the 'endangerment finding' that states greenhouse gas emissions pose a threat to human health.
At a meeting held on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Sen. Markey was flanked by children holding posters decrying the dangers of global warming. He stated that the attack on the endangerment finding poses a clear and present danger to the public.
The endangerment finding, a 16-year-old ruling, has been the basis for past presidents to regulate greenhouse gas pollution under the Clean Air Act. If overturned, it could potentially weaken regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and have significant implications for modern climate regulation.
The EPA, under the leadership of Michael Regan, is currently reviewing the endangerment finding. The comment period on the rule to overturn the finding will close on Monday, November 21, 2023.
Democrats are actively opposing this move on Capitol Hill. Sen. Markey called for an unprecedented response to the attacks on the endangerment finding and related issues. He also expressed concern about unprecedented attacks on health and the environment.
Advocacy groups have also joined the opposition, raising concerns about the potential dangers of the EPA's plan. The overturning of the endangerment finding could potentially weaken regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, which could exacerbate the effects of climate change.
The Trump administration's move to overturn the endangerment finding is part of a broader effort to roll back Obama-era environmental regulations. The administration has been criticized for its handling of climate change, with many arguing that it is not doing enough to address the issue.
As the comment period on the rule comes to a close, it remains to be seen whether the EPA will move forward with its plan to overturn the endangerment finding. The decision could have far-reaching implications for the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and the fight against climate change.
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