New Trump executive order may have DOJ go after states with laws aimed at slashing planet-warming greenhouse gases

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Trump has declared a "national energy emergency" and ordered his attorney general to take action against states that may be illegally overreaching their authority.

Another was brought by Alabama and Republican attorneys general in 18 other states aimed at blocking lawsuits against the oil and gas industry from Democratic-led states, including California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island.

Michael Gerrard, director of the Columbia University’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, said it would be an “extraordinarily bold move” for the federal government to go to court to try to overturn a state climate law.

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Author / Journalist: Marc Levy, The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Greenhouse Gases States Greenhouse gas emissions Law Donald Trump Climate change

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Published On: 2025-04-10 @ 09:36:52 (1 weeks ago)

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