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After EPA’s Repeal of the Endangerment Finding: Climate Governance Without a Federal Floor

April 1, 2026 by Zhuoqiao Yin Climate change EPA Regulations

In February 2026, EPA repealed the 2009 Endangerment Finding and said that, without it, the agency lacks authority under Clean Air Act section 202(a) to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions from new motor vehicles. This article explains what the 2009 Endangerment Finding was, and why repealing it matters.

A large crowd gathered for a public demonstration, where a prominent sign reads "CLIMATE SCIENCE MATTERS," highlighting the advocacy for scientific integrity in environmental policy.

First the Agencies, Now the Judiciary: Attempts to Weaken the Private Enforcement Arm of the Regulatory State

March 10, 2026 by Nadia Hussein EPA Federal Rollbacks Torts

The Federal Judicial Center's removal of climate science guidance marks a strategic, deregulatory move to undermine mechanisms for private enforcement in climate change and environmental justice litigation.

Heavy traffic fills a multi-lane highway, with cars, trucks, and a school bus illustrating dense motor vehicle congestion and emissions.

From Massachusetts to Major Questions: Can the EPA Dismantle Its Own Climate Authority?

February 24, 2026 by Christiana Boehme Climate change EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Endangerment Finding substantially curtails greenhouse gas regulation, implicating previous decisions and the Major Questions Doctrine.

The Environmental Protection Agency is working off a skeleton crew of essential employees during the 2025 government shutdown, and this may be the agency's new reality as the White House looks to slash the agency's workforce.

EPA Feels Effects of Government Shutdown as Fight Drags On

October 22, 2025 by Madeline Thompson EPA Federal Rollbacks