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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

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In addition, the lack of relevant legal or industry expertise is increasingly worrisome. This may become a major operational and legal problem at the federal level as thousands of new employees are hired across multiple federal departments and agencies to carry out the Biden Administration’s environmental policies.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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A limit was imposed on emissions from the power plants, and utilities were allowed to buy and sell permits to comply. Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, built their climate change bill last year in large measure around it. nationals and legal residents. Representatives Henry A. Waxman of California and Edward J.

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Gas War: 25 States Sue EPA Over Updated Emissions Regulations

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But both have stated that they’re concerned about the ramifications for traditional supply chains and the possibility that the changes would negatively impact the U.S. We just aren't buying it," Coleman said. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey called the rules "legally flawed and unrealistic, to say the least."

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