Politics & Government
Sat, March 22, 2025
How U.S. States Can Protect the Environment From Federal Rollbacks and Intervention
- In 1788, a year before the United States Constitution became the law of the land, James Madison wrote in the Federalist Papers that the powers delegated to the federal government by the proposed Constitution are "few and defined,
The article from MSN discusses how U.S. states can counteract federal rollbacks and interventions in environmental protection. It highlights that states have significant authority to implement their own environmental regulations, which can be more stringent than federal standards. Key points include states' ability to set higher emissions standards for vehicles, enforce stricter pollution controls, and protect natural resources through state-specific legislation. The piece mentions examples like California's waiver under the Clean Air Act allowing it to set its own vehicle emissions standards, which other states can adopt. Additionally, states can engage in regional initiatives like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to combat climate change. The article also notes the importance of state-level actions in areas like renewable energy mandates, water quality standards, and land use policies, emphasizing that proactive state policies can fill gaps left by federal inaction or deregulation, thereby safeguarding environmental health and promoting sustainability.
Read the Full ZNetwork Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/how-u-s-states-can-protect-the-environment-from-federal-rollbacks-and-intervention/ar-AA1BoHCW ]
Read the Full ZNetwork Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/how-u-s-states-can-protect-the-environment-from-federal-rollbacks-and-intervention/ar-AA1BoHCW ]
