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22 States Sue EPA To Block Trump’s Coal-Friendly Power Plant Rule

Republican states' lawsuits halted the Obama-era Clean Power Plan. Now Democrats hope to replicate the model.
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Supreme Court Denies Bid To Block EPA Rule Over Mercury Pollution

The action came about a month after the high court put on hold federal regulations to curb carbon dioxide emissions mainly from coal-fired power plants.
By Valerie Volcovici, Reuters

Drought Costs Californians An Extra $2 Billion In Electricity Expenses

By Tara Lohan, Water Deeply

Senate Attacks Obama’s Landmark Climate Rules

The president has vowed to veto the resolution.
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GOP Sen. Kelly Ayotte Backs Obama's Climate Change Plan

Facing a tough re-election bid, Ayotte stakes out a moderate position on power plants.
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3.3 Million Die Every Year Because Of Air Pollution

If things don't change, the death toll will double.
By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP

Michigan's Republican Governor Says State Will Comply With Obama's Climate Plan

"We need to seize the opportunity to make Michigan’s energy decisions in Lansing," Gov. Rick Snyder said.
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Don't Like The New Climate Rules? Thank Congress.

Legislators could have passed a climate change law to supplant Obama's regulations, but they didn't.
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Obama On Climate Rules: 'This Is Our Moment To Get This Right'

New limits would cut power plant emissions 32 percent by 2030.
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Obama To Announce The 'Biggest, Most Important Step' So Far On Climate

Final rule on power plants includes tougher emissions cuts and more renewables.
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