Publication date:
June 28, 2024
Supreme Court Decision on Environmental Regulations Impacting Climate Policies
The Supreme Court's recent decision overturning the Chevron doctrine poses potential challenges to federal agencies in regulating climate and environmental policies.
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The recent Supreme Court ruling has curtailed federal agencies' power to regulate environmental, health, and labor policy areas, impacting a wide range of areas including climate change. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the decision, with five conservative justices aligning, while three liberal justices dissented. President Joe Biden's climate rules face potential legal challenges as a result of the ruling. The court's skepticism towards federal agencies aligns with past conservative rulings, reflecting a shift in regulatory scrutiny. The decision's impact on EPA's climate regulation under the Clean Air Act may introduce legal vulnerability despite existing legal obligations.