Lawrence Hurley covers the Supreme Court for NBC News.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Biden administration environmental regulation aimed at curbing harmful air pollution that crosses from one state to another and contributes to the formation of smog. In doing so, the court on a 5-4 vote granted requests from three Republican-led states — Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia — and various affected industries, including natural gas pipeline operators.
If implemented in full, it would apply to 23 “upwind” states whose emissions can contribute to pollution in “downwind” states. The EPA said the plan, based on a requirement in the Clean Air Act, would help prevent premature deaths, reduce emergency room visits and cut asthma symptoms by limiting the amount of smog. Typically, states get a chance to draw up their own pollution control plans.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Supreme Court halts enforcement of the EPA's plan to limit downwind pollution from power plantsThe Supreme Court is putting the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollution-fighting “good neighbor” plan on hold while legal challenges continue.
Read more »
Supreme Court blocks Purdue Pharma opioid settlementLawrence Hurley covers the Supreme Court for NBC News.
Read more »
Supreme Court acknowledges document in pending abortion case accidentally posted onlineLawrence Hurley covers the Supreme Court for NBC News.
Read more »
Supreme Court tosses out claim Biden administration coerced social media companies to remove contentLawrence Hurley covers the Supreme Court for NBC News.
Read more »
Supreme Court rejects appeals brought by RFK Jr-founded anti-vaccine group over Covid shotsLawrence Hurley covers the Supreme Court for NBC News.
Read more »
Supreme Court to weigh state restrictions on gender-affirming care for youthsLawrence Hurley covers the Supreme Court for NBC News.
Read more »