Trump Revokes Climate Ruling, While Other Global Events Unfold
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Former U.S. President Donald Trump reversed a key Obama-era ruling that classified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health, a move that environmental groups have criticized as a significant rollback of climate regulations. Simultaneously, protests erupted in Venezuela, and Mexico sent humanitarian aid to Cuba, highlighting a complex global landscape.
Trump's decision, announced recently, overturned the 2009 "endangerment finding," which served as the legal basis for federal efforts to curb emissions, particularly from vehicles. The White House hailed the reversal as the "largest deregulation in American history," claiming it would reduce costs for automakers by $2,400 per vehicle, according to BBC Business. However, environmental advocates expressed strong opposition, viewing the move as a major setback in the fight against climate change.
Meanwhile, in Venezuela, emboldened activists took to the streets in cities across the country, marking a shift in the political climate following recent events. Student demonstrators gathered in Caracas to demand the release of political prisoners, as reported by The Guardian. Al Jazeera noted that the demonstrations, which coincided with National Youth Day, were the first major show of opposition to the government led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The National Assembly was also considering a bill to grant amnesty to political prisoners.
In other international news, Mexico sent humanitarian aid to Cuba, with two navy ships arriving in Havana laden with supplies, according to The Guardian. This action occurred as the island nation faced an economic crisis.
In economic news, the UK economy saw sluggish growth at the end of 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The economy grew by only 0.1% in the last three months of the year, slightly slower than economists had anticipated, as reported by BBC Business. Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledged that "more to do" was needed, despite the economy's 1.3% growth for the whole of 2025, which exceeded analysts' forecasts.
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