Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:30am on 13 Feb 2026,Friday International
Donald Trump has reversed a 2009 ruling that said greenhouse gases endanger public health, a decision that supported many US climate rules. The White House called it the “largest deregulation in American history” and said it would lower car costs. Officials estimate savings of about $2,400 per vehicle. Trump called the earlier rule “a disastrous Obama era policy.” Former president Barack Obama said removing it would make Americans “less safe, less healthy.” Environmental groups said they will challenge the move in court. Legal experts say the ruling has been the base for limits on vehicle, power plant and industry emissions. (PC: BBC)