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Story summary
- On March 19, 2026, two dozen states and over a dozen cities filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for repealing a scientific finding that supported U.S. greenhouse gas regulations.
- The repeal, initiated by the Trump administration, removes vehicle emissions standards and threatens broader climate regulations.
- Democratic attorneys general argue that the EPA is failing to protect public health amid climate change.
- EPA officials contend the lawsuit is politically motivated and assert the repeal is legally justified.
- The case may ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.
