Trump Executive Order Targets State Climate Laws—and RGGI?
By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25
On April 8, the White House issued an Executive Order aimed at “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach.” While the direct effects from this Executive Order are hard to assess, the Trump Administration clearly intends to pursue action against or try to intimidate states that have passed energy and climate-related laws and regulations, such as carbon cap-and-trade laws, environmental justice laws, or laws aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector......
By: Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law