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The Supreme Court is crippling environmental protections. Where is Congress?

Will lawmakers allow what one justice called the court’s “appointment of itself as the national decision maker on environmental policy”?
Politics
Utah lawsuit threatens Antiquities Act
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John Leshy: Utah wants to disable the law that led to the creation of four of its magnificent National Parks

A lawsuit all but invited by the country’s chief justice threatens one the most consequential authorities granted to presidents by Congress.
Politics
On new term's first day, justices hear case on E.P.A. power over wetlands
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On new term's first day, justices hear case on E.P.A. power over wetlands

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, in her first Supreme Court argument, vigorously questioned a lawyer challenging the agency’s authority.
Causes
Frederica Perera, Kari Nadeau: The Supreme Court dealt a terrible blow to children's health
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Frederica Perera, Kari Nadeau: The Supreme Court dealt a terrible blow to children's health

We are now learning that climate change and air pollution can act together to increase health effects.
Solutions
With climate agenda stalled at home, Biden still hopes to lead abroad
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With climate agenda stalled at home, Biden still hopes to lead abroad

The United States has demonstrated international leadership on climate change in the past, but recent setbacks are presenting new challenges for President Biden.
Causes
Court decision leaves Biden with few tools to combat climate change
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Court decision leaves Biden with few tools to combat climate change

A Supreme Court ruling, combined with an energy crunch and intraparty politics, makes it nearly impossible for President Biden to achieve his climate goals.
Politics
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The Supreme Court case that could doom U.S. climate goals

The government’s power to tackle pollution is not the only question at stake in a potentially far-reaching lawsuit.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
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EPA’s direction under Trump draws criticism from former agency head

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Trump’s clean energy rollback puts U.S. manufacturers on edge

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Greenpeace faces financial peril in high-stakes lawsuit

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Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

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A climate scientist’s legal win just got flipped on its head

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Trump administration seeks to reframe climate change as beneficial

CLIMATE
A multiracial group of protesters hold signs in support of science.

Trump administration moves to dismantle EPA’s science office

Four white boats traveling on river beside Big Ben in London

UK seeks climate alliance with China amid Trump’s rollback of green policies