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Claim Text: Since the endangerment finding was issued, Dr. Howarth said, “the science has gotten even stronger, particularly regarding attributing harm to the changing climate: we can now say with certainty that rising CO2 and methane is altering the climate, and that this is leading to longer and more severe droughts, floods, hurricanes and larger and more intense fires.”
Simplified Text: Since endangerment finding was issued Dr Howarth said science has gotten even stronger particularly regarding attributing harm to changing climate we can now say with certainty that rising CO2 and methane is altering climate and that this is leading to longer and more severe droughts floods hurricanes and larger and more intense fires
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Dr. Howarth
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Dr. Howarth", "finding": "Endangerment finding" }
Subject Tags: Science Climate Change
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM (6 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/climate/what-to-know-epa-endangerment-finding.html

The Trump administration repealed the EPA's scientific determination that underpins the government's authority to combat climate change. This decision disputes the scientific consensus on climate change and could prevent future climate rules. The article explains the endangerment finding, the administration's arguments, and potential impacts.

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