What happened
A coalition of 25 states and cities has filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its decision to repeal emission limits for fossil-fuel power plants. The lawsuit, led by New York's attorney general, aims to overturn the EPA's final rule, which was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
The repealed standards, finalized during the Biden administration, required new and existing plants to reduce carbon pollution by installing carbon capture technology. However, industry figures argued that the technology to meet these requirements does not yet exist, and that the rules would effectively close most plants.
New York Attorney General Letitia James criticized the EPA's decision, stating that it will have severe consequences for Americans' health and the environment. Environmental and public health groups have also sued the administration, arguing that the agency's move violates its obligations under the Clean Air Act.
