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🗞️ Driving the news: The Supreme Court declined to freeze President Biden's carbon emissions regulations for power plants, allowing the rules to proceed while legal challenges continue
• The decision is a setback for opponents, including red states and industry groups, who sought to delay the regulations
🔭 The context: The rules target emissions from coal and future gas plants, but face significant legal obstacles due to the conservative majority's skepticism of broad regulatory authority without explicit congressional direction
• Recent rulings have limited agency powers, raising concerns about the rule's long-term survival
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The regulations aim to cut a major source of carbon emissions, but the legal uncertainty could hinder the U.S.'s ability to meet climate goals if the rules are eventually overturned
⏭️ What's next: The rules remain under review in the appellate court, with initial compliance deadlines set for June
• The 2024 election outcome could significantly influence the fate of the regulations, as a new administration might change course
💬 One quote: "It doesn’t exactly bode well for EPA," — Jeff Holmstead, partner at Bracewell LLP
📈 One stat: This marks the third time recently that the Supreme Court has refused to stay an EPA rule while legal battles unfold
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