Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Trump's EPA Moves to End Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting
The EPA, under the Trump administration, wants to stop a program that makes big companies report how much pollution they release.
This program, started in 2010, tracks emissions from places like power plants and factories.
The EPA says it's not necessary and costs too much.
Critics say this move will make it harder to fight climate change because it reduces access to emissions data.
They worry the public won't know who is polluting and that it will harm the US's ability to address climate change.
The decision has met with strong opposition from scientists and Democratic politicians.
The EPA proposed dismantling the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.
The GHGRP, launched in 2010, covers over 8,000 facilities across the US.
The Trump administration cites the program as a bureaucratic burden.
Democrats and scientists have raised concerns about the move.
The EPA plans to suspend data collection until 2034 for most emissions, as per a recent bill.
- Who
- EPA under Lee Zeldin, led by Donald Trump.
- What
- Proposed ending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which tracks emissions.
- When
- Announced Friday, September 12, 2024
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To reduce regulatory burden and promote energy dominance, according to the EPA.
Environmental Advocates and Democrats
Trump Administration and EPA
Data Transparency
Environmental Advocates and Democrats
Essential for public accountability, scientific research, and international reporting.
Trump Administration and EPA
Unnecessary; does not improve air quality.
Impact on Climate Change
Environmental Advocates and Democrats
Undermines efforts to fight climate change and could hand an advantage to China.
Trump Administration and EPA
The program has no significant effect on the environment.
- Program Name
- Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP)
- Coverage
- Over 8,000 facilities; 85-90% of US emissions
- Facilities Included
- Power plants, fuel suppliers, factories
- EPA Administrator
- Lee Zeldin
- Action
- Proposed ending of reporting; data collection suspension
- Methane Fee
- Reporting required from 2034 as per Republicans' bill
