The article details the escalating legal and political battles surrounding the Biden administration's new climate regulations, particularly the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule to curb emissions from power plants. It explains that while the rules are a cornerstone of the U.S. strategy to meet its climate goals, they face immediate and coordinated challenges from Republican-led …
The article details the escalating legal and political battles surrounding the Biden administration’s new climate regulations, particularly the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule to curb emissions from power plants. It explains that while the rules are a cornerstone of the U.S. strategy to meet its climate goals, they face immediate and coordinated challenges from Republican-led states and industry groups who argue they represent regulatory overreach and threaten grid reliability. The piece outlines the expected legal arguments, focusing on potential challenges to the EPA’s authority under major laws like the Clean Air Act. It also notes the political dimension, with the rules becoming a focal point in the upcoming presidential election. The conclusion emphasizes that the ultimate fate of these regulations will likely be decided by the Supreme Court, continuing a long-running judicial debate over the limits of federal environmental power. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/the-fight-over-us-climate-rules-is-just-beginning/
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