April 8, 2026

EPA Chief Lee Zeldin Defends Repeal of Key Climate Regulation at Conference

Lee Zeldin, the EPA administrator, called the repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding a 'celebration of vindication' for climate skeptics during his keynote at the Heartland Institute's conference.
The repeal removes the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions, leading to legal challenges from nearly two dozen states and environmental groups.
Zeldin's appearance at the conference has drawn criticism from environmentalists, who argue it promotes disinformation and undermines the EPA's mission to protect public health.