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Global warming is not a political issue; it's a significant threat to our way of life. We can already see its devastating impact on the areas we live in all over the country, whether it's an abnormal rise in wildfires that leads to worsening air quality or an influx of tropical storms that devastate coastal communities. At a time when we should be rigorously mitigating greenhouse gas emissions to stop our planet from warming, this repealing of the endangerment finding is a major step backward.

The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) endangerment finding is a critical decision that officially recognized greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, as pollutants that threaten public health and welfare. This finding is foundational for regulating emissions and protects us from the potentially catastrophic consequences of unchecked pollution. Repealing it is not just an administrative change; it undermines efforts to combat climate change and protect vulnerable communities.

According to NPR, "The administration's effort comes in the wake of the hottest year humans have ever recorded on Earth, dangerous flooding in communities across the U.S., climate-fueled wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes in Los Angeles and hotter ocean temperatures that made Hurricane Helene stronger and more likely to cause damage inland."

Greenhouse gases are accumulating in our atmosphere, and the resulting greenhouse effect is driving global temperature increases. According to NASA, the Earth's average surface temperature has risen about 2.12 degrees Fahrenheit (1.18 degrees Celsius) since the late 19th century, a change driven largely by increased carbon dioxide and other human-made emissions. The potential repeal of this finding would reverse significant progress in controlling this rise and mitigating associated effects.

We need to hold the EPA accountable for its mission to protect human health and the environment. NPR states, "Transportation is the largest source of direct greenhouse gas emissions in the United States." Taking away the legal principle that allows the government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from the automobile industry is a slap in the face to all of us.

Preserving the endangerment finding ensures the EPA maintains its role in regulating harmful emissions and encourages the development of cleaner energy sources. It also sends a powerful message to industry leaders and global partners that the United States is committed to a sustainable future.

Here’s what we can do: voice our concerns directly to the EPA, urge our representatives in Congress to oppose any efforts to repeal the finding, and insist on policies that promote environmental sustainability.

Join me in demanding that the EPA uphold the endangerment finding and continue to regulate emissions essential to our environment and health. Your support is crucial in preserving a sustainable planet for future generations. Please sign this petition to prevent the repeal of crucial environmental protections and safeguard our future.