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Power strip: SCOTUS’s environmental ruling

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Supreme Court Limits EPA's Power

This chapter examines a pivotal Supreme Court ruling that curtails the EPA's ability to regulate emissions from existing power plants, impacting the transition to renewable energy. It contextualizes this decision within the broader challenges of climate legislation in a divided Congress and highlights the historical and legal complexities surrounding environmental regulation in the U.S. The conversation underscores the urgent need for explicit Congressional action to tackle climate change effectively.

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