The Intelligence from The Economist Power strip: SCOTUS’s environmental ruling
Jul 1, 2022
Su Lin Wong, China correspondent for The Economist, discusses the troubling anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China, highlighting the erosion of freedoms under the national security law. The conversation also delves into the recent Supreme Court ruling that limits the Environmental Protection Agency's power, raising urgent questions about the future of climate policy in the U.S. Wong illustrates how these developments reflect broader political shifts and challenges in both Hong Kong and the American environmental landscape.
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EPA Ruling's Impact
- The Supreme Court's EPA ruling limits the agency's power to regulate emissions.
- This restricts national climate policy and shifts responsibility to a divided Congress.
Chevron Doctrine Under Threat
- The Supreme Court's EPA ruling questions the Chevron Deference Doctrine.
- This doctrine lets agencies interpret ambiguous statutes, crucial for regulatory processes.
Erosion of Hong Kong's Autonomy
- China has eroded Hong Kong's autonomy through the national security law and other tactics.
- These include mainland migration, co-opting elites, and fostering a climate of fear.