The Impact of EPA Regulations on Air Pollution: A Supreme Court Review
Air pollution is a pressing global issue that poses significant risks to public health and the environment. To combat this problem, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plays a crucial role in implementing regulations aimed at reducing harmful emissions from power plants and factories. However, these regulations have faced challenges and are now under review by the Supreme Court.
The EPA's initiative, commonly known as the "good neighbor" rule, is an extension of an Obama-era regulation that targeted power plants in Midwestern and Appalachian states. This rule required these plants to reduce their emissions to mitigate the pollution that travels across state boundaries due to prevailing wind patterns. The Biden administration expanded the mandate to include other major sources of i...