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Much Ado About Not Much: West Virginia v. EPA

Acoel

EPA as a decision depriving EPA of an important tool to address climate change under the Clean Air Act. First Court did not eliminate the Agency’s ability to require greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions reductions under section 111 or any other section of the Clean Air Act. Posted on July 5, 2022 by Robert B.

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The Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Is a Blow to Stopping Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

Once Congress passes protective laws like the Clean Air Act, agencies have generally had deference to implement those laws based on the latest scientific evidence of harms caused by pollutants and options to limit those harms. With this decision, the Court has instead hamstrung that authority. There is no time to waste.

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These Attorneys General Are Defending the Fossil Fuel Industry, Not Their States

Union of Concerned Scientists

EPA decision , upheld the EPA’s authority to regulate such emissions under the Clean Air Act but significantly constrained its ability to do so. According to NHTSA, they would save US drivers $140 billion at the pump by 2030 and slash fuel consumption by 234 billion gallons through 2050.

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Protecting the Ocean Means Protecting Communities

Ocean Conservancy

By 2030, plastic production will contribute 1.3 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions into our atmosphere—the equivalent of 300 coal-fired power plants—and these facilities are sited in predominantly low-income communities and communities of color.

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Policy News: December 6, 2021

ESA

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced the nomination of Jainey Bavishi to be the assistant secretary of oceans and atmosphere at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the second-most senior position at NOAA. EPA – Clean Air Act Advisory Committee Meeting (Dec.

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Policy News: October 25, 2021

ESA

climate progress ahead of global talks in two weeks, but it’s unclear whether it will include a detailed road map for halving emissions by 2030. would meet Biden’s commitment to cut emissions 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. South Korea aims to cut carbon emissions by 40% in 2030 – Associated Press.

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Policy News: July 18, 2022

ESA

Next week, the House is expected to consider another six spending bills, including a bill funding the National Science Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. in atmospheric and oceanic science from the University of California, Los Angeles. can meet 2030 climate goals – E&E News. She has a Ph.D.

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