http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/30/us/politics/supreme-court-backs-epa-coal-pollution-rules.html?hp
That is, that the EPA does have the authority to regulate coal pollution that crosses state lines. 6-2 decision, Scalia and Thomas dissenting (no surprise), Alito recusing.
So, that's good news for 2 reasons. The dirtiest of energy gets regulated. And the reasoning used in this case also applies also to the EPA regulating CO2, so that will also clearly survive any court challenge.
In other words, kooks lose big.
That is, that the EPA does have the authority to regulate coal pollution that crosses state lines. 6-2 decision, Scalia and Thomas dissenting (no surprise), Alito recusing.
So, that's good news for 2 reasons. The dirtiest of energy gets regulated. And the reasoning used in this case also applies also to the EPA regulating CO2, so that will also clearly survive any court challenge.
In other words, kooks lose big.
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