Monday, July 4, 2022

Find climate answers outside gov't?

In a 6-3 decision on June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court limited the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to address climate change [and the president's Clean Power Plan], experts say, but it could have wider implications. Groups pushing for more action say the decision handicaps the federal government's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from the U.S. energy sector. But the SCOTUS decision does not overturn the 2007 Clean Energy Act precedent and in fact leaves the EPA's ability to regulate carbon dioxide in placeFor many air pollutants, EPA requires filters or “scrubbers” to be installed on industrial facilities to remove harmful chemicals from the air. Such regulations, the conservative majority ruled, are well established and can be used. But justices said the EPA overstepped its authority by creating a plan that would force a nationwide energy transition, an effect too “major” to occur without explicit permission from Congress. Other experts say it's time to start looking for solutions outside the federal government. (Source: USA TODAY 07/04/22) 'Big problems': The Supreme Court handcuffed EPA on climate change. What comes next? (msn.com)

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