US Supreme Court limits federal power to curb carbon emissions

WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court on Thursday imposed limits on the federal government's authority to issue sweeping regulations to reduce carbon emissions from power plants in a ruling that will undermine

The Supreme Court's conservative majority has signalled ongoing scepticism towards expansive federal regulatory authority. A group of Republican-led US states led by major coal producer West Virginia asked the justices to limit the EPA's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants under the Clean Air Act. Other challengers included coal companies and coal-friendly industry groups. Coal is among the most greenhouse gas-intensive fuels.

The Biden administration wants the US power sector decarbonised by 2035. The United States, behind only China in greenhouse gas emissions, is a pivotal player in efforts to combat climate change on a global basis.

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

How the US Supreme Court could hobble Biden's climate efforts
Source: STForeignDesk - 🏆 4. / 71 Read more »

US Supreme Court expands state power over Native American tribes in win for Oklahoma
Source: STForeignDesk - 🏆 4. / 71 Read more »

Ketanji Brown Jackson to join US Supreme Court as Stephen Breyer departs
Source: STForeignDesk - 🏆 4. / 71 Read more »

At finish line, US Supreme Court readies climate, immigration rulings
Source: STForeignDesk - 🏆 4. / 71 Read more »

Oceans key to global warming fight: US climate envoyLISBON: Safeguarding the world's oceans will be fundamental to tackling global warming, US climate envoy John Kerry told AFP on Tuesday (Jun 28), warning that war in Ukraine and its economic fallout meant efforts to curb dangerous carbon pollution were facing 'powerful headwinds'. The interview, on the mar use less private jet, Kerry.
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

Tommy Fury says he was denied entry into US for press conferenceTommy Fury on Tuesday said he was barred at Heathrow airport from boarding a plane bound for the United States for a press conference to promote his Aug. 6 bout against Jake Paul. 'Me and my team this morning arrived at Heathrow airport ready for the press conference, ready to fly out, and as soon as I ent
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »