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Major business groups plan to defend Biden’s climate law despite past opposition
Washington’s leading business lobby groups, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute, are prepared to defend parts of President Biden's climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, if Republicans regain the White House.
In short:
- Despite previously opposing the Inflation Reduction Act, these groups now support its tax breaks for clean energy technologies.
- Business interests, including oil companies, are particularly interested in provisions for hydrogen fuel production and carbon capture.
- The groups' stance could clash with a potential Trump administration's plans to roll back Biden’s climate policies.
Key quote:
“Business is going to defend the Inflation Reduction Act.”
— Christopher Guith, senior vice president at the Chamber’s Global Energy Institute
Why this matters:
The shifting alliances highlight the complex dynamics in U.S. energy policy, where economic interests may drive unexpected support for climate initiatives. This could influence future legislative battles and shape the country’s transition to cleaner energy.
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Arizona GOP and commerce leaders contest EPA's stricter pollution standards
Arizona Republicans and the Chamber of Commerce are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its latest pollution control measures, calling them unrealistic and economically harmful.
In short:
- The lawsuit argues that the new EPA rule, reducing air pollution limits, imposes undue burdens on Arizona's businesses and energy sector.
- Arizona faces specific challenges meeting these standards due to its current air quality and concerns over wildfire smoke contributions.
- The case is part of wider resistance against the EPA's environmental policies, with similar opposition emerging from other Republican-led states.
Key quote:
"This rule will create unnecessary hardships for job creators and hardworking Arizonans."
— Senate President Warren Petersen.
Why this matters:
At the heart of this dispute is the EPA's decision to tighten air quality standards, specifically targeting reductions in particulate matter pollution. Poor air quality disproportionately affects marginalized and lower-income communities, often those living near industrial sites, major roadways, or in areas with fewer environmental protections. Reducing particulate pollution can help address these disparities, leading to fairer and more equitable health outcomes across society.
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U.S. Chamber official warned of climate danger in 1989
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Bipartisan Senate plan would slash use of hydrofluorocarbons, a powerful greenhouse gas
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