EPA takes first step toward climate change regs

WASHINGTON (AP)

The EPA will announce its proposed finding Friday, triggering a 60-day comment period before issuing a final ruling, said congressional officials who have been briefed by the agency. They spoke on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not yet been made.

The EPA has concluded that the science pointing to man-made pollution as a cause of global warming is “compelling and overwhelming.” The blame goes mainly to carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels.

The six greenhouse gases “pose a threat to public health and welfare,” the EPA has determined. It also will say tailpipe emissions from motor vehicles contribute to climate change.

AP