HOUSTON, Texas -- In a 6-3 vote, Conservative justices limited how the United States Environmental Protection Agency can regulate carbon emissions from existing coal-fired power plants Thursday. This is a major blow to those fighting against climate change.
When EPA Administrator Michael Regan toured Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens in the fall of 2021, Sandra Edwards and many others felt hopeful for the first time in their lives. Steps have been taken in Fifth Ward since then, but many feel the Supreme Court's ruling set everyone back. The opinion basically said the EPA has to get guidance from Congress before regulating the greenhouse gasses coal-fired powered plants give off. It can no longer regulate those plants in the way it feels is best.
According to Air Alliance Houston, coal-fired power plants are responsible for over one-quarter of all carbon emissions in the Lone Star State, which is described as a greenhouse gas that fuels climate change and can lead to extreme weather events including our current heat wave. While the ruling may have more of a long-term impact, Edwards is understandably right now.
What a joke
This is the funniest story. Yes, I’m quite sure 5th Ward residents are concerned about, and fully grasp, the ramifications of a Supreme Court ruling regarding the Environmental Protection Agency. Either that or they’re trying not to get shot and figure out a way to afford food.
Yep. That three justice swing really mattered. Voting — or NOT voting — has consequences.
Scotus finds in favor of cancer
Outstanding news!!
Pasadena is going to be Stinkadena Cancer Central. Good job SCOTUS! Just go ahead and drop a 💣 on them too.
Outstanding