The Guardian
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2024-10-16
US supreme court declines to pause new federal power plant emissions rule
Emergency requests by 27 states to pause rule requiring fossil fuel-powered plants to reduce emissions were denied
Emergency requests by 27 states to pause rule requiring fossil fuel-powered plants to reduce emissions were denied
Supreme Court rejects a series of emergency appeals from Republican-led states and the coal and electric power industries.
A group of states led by conservatives, along with industry players, challenged a Biden administration rule aimed at reducing power plant emissions.
The Biden administration has said its plan would protect communities from pollution and help the nation meet long-term goals to combat the climate crisis.