Trump's Climate Change Rollback: What It Means for the Environment

The Trump administration has decided to undo a key climate change regulation. This rule, from 2009, said that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are bad for people and the planet. By removing this rule, the government is also getting rid of many other rules that limit how much pollution cars, power plants, and oil companies can make. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says this will save Americans money. They claim it will cut costs by over $1. 3 trillion and save people about $2, 400 per vehicle. But many scientists disagree. They say that climate change is already hurting people, animals, and the economy. They worry that without these rules, things will get worse.The U. S. is one of the biggest polluters in the world. It makes a lot of greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the atmosphere and make the planet warmer. Scientists say that if the U. S. doesn't do its part to cut pollution, it will be harder to stop climate change. Some people are very upset about this decision. They say it will hurt people's health and the environment. They also say it will make it harder for the U. S. to meet its promises to reduce pollution. Others, like the head of the EPA, say this is a good thing. They say it will give people more choices and save them money. It's not clear what will happen next. Some people might try to challenge this decision in court. But for now, the Trump administration is moving forward with its plan to roll back climate change regulations.