Trump's EPA Rolls Back Emissions Rules: What's Next?

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made a big move. It has decided to undo a 2009 rule that said greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles are bad for people's health. This rule was the basis for regulating emissions from cars and other sectors. Now, automakers won't have to follow strict emissions standards. This change could save companies a lot of money. But it might also lead to legal battles and confusion. Different states might start making their own rules. This could create a mix of regulations that companies have to follow.Some industry groups are happy about this change. They say it will help businesses and give customers more choices. But others are worried. They think it could hurt efforts to fight climate change. The EPA says this is the biggest deregulation action in history. But environmental groups are not happy. They say it will harm public health and the environment. The future is uncertain. Companies will have to wait and see how this plays out. They might have to deal with lawsuits and new state rules. In the meantime, the world's biggest historic emitter of greenhouse gases is stepping back from international climate efforts. This could have big implications for the fight against climate change.