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Supreme Court is poised to weaken environmental review of infrastructure projects


Published on 2024-12-10 16:00:46 - CNN
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  • The Supreme Court appeared poised Tuesday to significantly weaken the scope of environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects in a case that could hand President-elect Donald Trump an early win on an issue he often hammered on during his first term.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate air pollution from the Uinta Basin in Utah, a region known for its significant oil and gas production. The case centers on whether the EPA overstepped its bounds by imposing stringent emissions controls on the area, which local industry groups argue could severely impact the regional economy. Environmental advocates, however, contend that these regulations are crucial for protecting public health and the environment from the adverse effects of pollution. The decision to take up this case could have broader implications for how federal environmental regulations are applied across the United States, potentially affecting the balance between economic interests and environmental protection.

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