The Supreme Court has curtailed EPA's power to regulate carbon pollution – and sent a warning to other regulators
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court held that an Obama administration plan to regulate carbon emissions from power plants exceeded the power that Congress gave to the Environmental Protection Agency.
July 1, 2022 • ~9 min
A new coal mine in Cumbria makes no sense for the climate – or Britain's energy security
After years of complex legal processes and misinformation, the mine’s fate hangs in the balance.
April 26, 2022 • ~6 min
War in Ukraine is changing energy geopolitics
Russian President Vladimir Putin has used his country’s massive energy reserves effectively for political influence. But with war in Ukraine, nations are looking for ways to cut those ties.
March 3, 2022 • ~10 min
The Supreme Court could hamstring federal agencies' regulatory power in a high-profile air pollution case
West Virginia v. EPA could be the opportunity that conservative justices have been seeking to curb federal power.
Feb. 17, 2022 • ~11 min
How poisonous mercury gets from coal-fired power plants into the fish you eat
The Biden administration is moving to revive mercury limits for coal-fired power plants. A scientist explains mercury’s health risks and the role power plants play.
Feb. 15, 2022 • ~9 min
What is the ‘social cost of carbon’? 2 energy experts explain after court ruling blocks Biden's changes
The social cost helps regulators factor in harm from climate change when they consider new rules and purchases, like buying electric- vs. gas-powered trucks for the Postal Service.
Feb. 12, 2022 • ~9 min
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