Applaud States for Defending Climate Science

Leaders across the country are stepping up to defend science, public health, and our planet — and they deserve our applause.

A coalition of 24 states, along with cities and counties, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of the endangerment finding — the landmark determination that greenhouse gas pollution threatens public health and welfare. This finding has been the legal foundation for federal climate protections for over a decade.

By attempting to dismantle it, the administration put critical safeguards at risk — protections that limit pollution from cars, power plants, and other major sources of emissions. The states’ lawsuit makes clear: ignoring established science and overturning long-standing protections is not just reckless — it’s unlawful.

Communities across the country are already facing the consequences of climate change, from extreme heat and wildfires to floods and worsening air quality. Protecting the tools that help reduce pollution isn’t optional — it’s essential to safeguarding lives, especially for children, seniors, and vulnerable communities.

Add your name to applaud these states for standing up for climate science, defending public health, and fighting to ensure that our government follows the law — because our future depends on it.