“The Endangerment Finding has been the source of 16 years of consumer choice restrictions and trillions of dollars in hidden costs for Americans… Referred to by some as the ‘Holy Grail’ of the ‘climate change religion,’ the Endangerment Finding is now eliminated. The Trump EPA is strictly following the letter of the law, returning commonsense to policy, delivering consumer choice to Americans and advancing the American Dream. As EPA Administrator, I am proud to deliver the single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history on behalf of American taxpayers and consumers. As an added bonus, the off-cycle credit for the almost universally despised start-stop feature on vehicles has been removed.” — EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, February 12, 2026

In Episode 542 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two trending news stories: the repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding and the Trump administration stepping in to resolve the Potomac River sewage crisis that began on January 19th, 2026. Tune in to learn more!

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SHOW NOTES

⁠Trump Administration to Repeal Endangerment Finding and Advance Historic Deregulation⁠

⁠President Trump Delivers Biggest Regulatory Relief in History⁠

⁠Ryan Maue on Endangerment Finding Being Administrative⁠

⁠What is the Potomac Interceptor?⁠

⁠Poo-thetic: Networks Refuse to Cover Largest Sewage Spill in U.S. History⁠

⁠Katie Pavlich News Nation Coverage of Potomac Sewage Disaster⁠

⁠Trump directs federal authorities to protect Potomac⁠⁠ DC Water CEO writes open letter on Potomac sewage spill⁠

⁠Government agencies less likely than private firms to comply with environmental regulations