The article discusses the West Virginia v. EPA case and its implications for greenhouse gas regulation. It highlights how Congress explicitly addressed carbon emissions in the Inflation Reduction Act, removing barriers to regulation. Despite calls from the Trump administration to challenge the EPA's endangerment findings, this effort did not materialize, possibly due to an understanding of the prevailing scientific evidence and potential judicial outcomes. The article notes that while no regulations have been established since the findings, the legal framework remains intact, posing challenges for future regulatory efforts.
"In the 15 years since the EPA initially released its endangerment findings, they've resulted in no regulations whatsoever. Yet, the EPA remains bound to attempt regulation."
"Some members of the Trump administration were realistic about contesting the endangerment finding, knowing it would likely fail in court and establish precedents aiding future regulations."
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