Supreme Court limits Biden's power to cut emissions

In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) power to cut greenhouse gas emissions across entire states, dealing a significant blow to President Joe Biden’s climate plans. The 6-3 ruling concluded that the EPA did not have the authority to impose such sweeping measures without clear authorization from Congress. West Virginia and 18 other mostly Republican-led states, along with some coal companies, had argued against the EPA’s authority to limit emissions across whole states, fearing economic consequences for their power sectors. Environmental groups are deeply concerned about the outcome, as these states have made little progress in reducing their emissions. The decision may also affect the EPA’s broader existing and future regulatory responsibilities, including consumer protections, workplace safety, and public health.