Supreme Court Limits EPA In Curbing Power Plant Emissions

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against the EPA's authority to enforce emission caps under the Clean Power Plan, impacting the agency's ability to regulate pollution. This decision could weaken the regulatory power of federal agencies and affect global climate change efforts. The Clean Power Plan, introduced by Obama and halted by Trump, aimed to shift electricity generation from coal to renewables. The ruling may have worldwide implications, as the US is a major greenhouse gas emitter. Immediate action is needed to prevent severe climate impacts.

What was the main outcome of the Supreme Court's decision regarding the EPA's authority?

• The EPA's authority was expanded to include all federal agencies.

• The EPA can set emission caps based on generational shifting.

• The EPA has unlimited power to regulate emissions.

• The EPA cannot mandate electric companies to switch to renewable energy.

What was the primary goal of the Clean Power Plan introduced by President Obama?

• To increase coal production.

• To reduce emissions by shifting to renewable energy sources.

• To eliminate nuclear power plants.

• To deregulate the energy sector.

Which administration halted the Clean Power Plan after its introduction?

• Obama administration

• Biden administration

• Trump administration

• Bush administration

What could be a global consequence if the US cannot enforce emission reductions?

• Other countries may increase their emissions.

• The US will lead in renewable energy production.

• Global temperatures will decrease.

• The US will become the largest greenhouse gas emitter.

Why are immediate and substantial cuts in greenhouse gas emissions necessary?

• To ensure the dominance of coal energy.

• To increase global temperatures.

• To prevent parts of the planet from becoming uninhabitable.

• To promote animal and plant extinctions.