The fossil fuel industry and allies are attempting to overturn the endangerment finding, which empowers the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases, with President Trump as a new ally. Legal experts believe the administration faces slim chances of success, as previous challenges to the finding have failed, and public opinion has shifted significantly towards recognizing the dangers of climate change. Despite industry groups supporting Trump’s agenda, many are hesitant to publicly endorse his false claims about climate change, and overturning the finding could lead to chaos and inefficiency in reducing government regulation.
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