Episode
The Supreme Court Case That Could Doom U.S. Climate Goals
26:45
Published: Thu Jun 23 2022
Description
While coming rulings on abortion and guns have garnered lots of attention, the Supreme Court is also set to make another major decision in a less-publicized suit involving climate change.The case, about how far the Environmental Protection Agency can regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, could affect the way the entire government makes rules and regulations.Guest: Coral Davenport, a correspondent covering energy and environmental policy for The New York Times.Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: Republican attorneys general and conservative allies have waged a multiyear campaign to tilt courts against climate action.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
Coral Davenport discusses West Virginia versus EPA, a case that could diminish the federal government's regulatory control over greenhouse gases produced by power plants.
00:00 - 01:49 (01:49)
Summary
Coral Davenport discusses West Virginia versus EPA, a case that could diminish the federal government's regulatory control over greenhouse gases produced by power plants.
EpisodeThe Supreme Court Case That Could Doom U.S. Climate Goals
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Opponents of government regulations on carbon emissions are suing preemptively to stop the enforcement of future regulations under the Clean Air Act, a powerful law created in the 1970s to address yet unknown environmental problems.
01:49 - 10:01 (08:12)
Summary
Opponents of government regulations on carbon emissions are suing preemptively to stop the enforcement of future regulations under the Clean Air Act, a powerful law created in the 1970s to address yet unknown environmental problems. President Obama used executive action to enforce regulations on carbon emissions even though the law said nothing about it.
EpisodeThe Supreme Court Case That Could Doom U.S. Climate Goals
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The Chevron deference allows federal agencies to create rules and regulations in cases where laws are not clear or specific, leading to criticism from conservatives who view it as an example of a bloated executive branch.
10:01 - 16:42 (06:41)
Summary
The Chevron deference allows federal agencies to create rules and regulations in cases where laws are not clear or specific, leading to criticism from conservatives who view it as an example of a bloated executive branch.
EpisodeThe Supreme Court Case That Could Doom U.S. Climate Goals
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The Supreme Court is currently considering a case that may result in partisan gerrymandering being deemed unconstitutional, potentially ending the practice of lawmakers drawing district lines to favor their own party over others.
16:42 - 24:22 (07:40)
Summary
The Supreme Court is currently considering a case that may result in partisan gerrymandering being deemed unconstitutional, potentially ending the practice of lawmakers drawing district lines to favor their own party over others.
EpisodeThe Supreme Court Case That Could Doom U.S. Climate Goals
PodcastThe Daily
President Biden has called for the suspension of the 18 cents a gallon federal gas tax to provide some relief to families grappling with high gas prices.
24:22 - 26:35 (02:13)
Summary
President Biden has called for the suspension of the 18 cents a gallon federal gas tax to provide some relief to families grappling with high gas prices. The move comes as the country is also facing a dire humanitarian crisis and a collapsing economy following the Taliban takeover in August.